Paul Mariani was born in New York City in 1940 and began his childhood in Long Island. He was the oldest of his seven brothers and sisters from a middle working-class background. Mariani had received his bachelor's degree from Manhattan College, New York and a Master's Degree from Colgate University. In addition to his collection, he earned a Ph.D. from NYC University. Mariani and his wife, Eileen, have three sons and live in western Massachusetts.
Mariani is the author of five poetry collections, which include The Great Wheel, Salvage, Prime Mover, Crossing Cocytus, and Timing Devices . H…
