1889

Relocation to Chicago

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What happened

After the death of her father, Alice Corbin and her mother moved to Chicago, Illinois. This relocation exposed her to a vibrant artistic community that would significantly influence her literary development. The city's burgeoning cultural scene provided a backdrop for her early exploration of poetry and literature.

Literary impact

The move to Chicago was pivotal for Corbin, as it immersed her in an environment rich with artistic innovation. This exposure to diverse literary voices and modernist ideas helped shape her own poetic style, fostering her eventual contributions to the modernist movement in America.

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