In early 1923 when Roethke was 14 years old, his uncle committed suicide and his father died of cancer, and these events no doubt impacted him deeply and influenced his work.
His uncle committed. This was in early 1923. Roethke was 14 years old. Suicide died of cancer. His father died of cancer. These events no doubt impacted him deeply. This was in early 1923. Roethke was 14 years old. These events no doubt influenced his work. This was in early 1923. Roethke was 14 years old.