Muriel Rukeyser was born in New York City to a Jewish family.
On December 15, 1913, Muriel Rukeyser was born in New York City, setting the stage for a life deeply engaged with the cultural and social dynamics of her era. Born into a Jewish family, her upbringing in New York was surrounded by the diverse social fabrics and intellectual currents that characterized early-20th-century America. This background would be pivotal as she embarked on a literary career concerned with justice, identity, and the human condition.
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