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Allen Tate, an American poet, was born on November 19, 1899, and passed away on February 9, 1979. He is renowned for his profound depiction of Southern culture and his unique contributions to modernism.

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Famous Allen Tate Quotes

“I thought I heard the dark pounding its head On a rock, crying: Who are the dead?”

Dark Darkness Heard Rocks Cry

Book:Collected Poems, 1919-1976

Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976

“The dusk runs down the lane driven like hail; Far off a precise whistle is escheat To the dark; and then the towering weak and pale.”

Running Dark Weak Driven Sunset Pale Precise Lanes Hail Dusk

Book:Collected Poems, 1919-1976

Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976

“Dark accurate plunger down the successive knell Of arch on arch, where ogives burst a red Reverberance of hail upon the dead Thunder like an exploding crucible!”

Dark Red Accurate Thunder Hail Arches Exploding Crucible

Book:Collected Poems, 1919-1976

Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976

“There's precious little to say between day and dark, Perhaps a few words on the implacable will Of time sailing like a magic barque Or something as fine for the amenities.”

Littles Dark Magic Fine Twilight Sailing Few Words Amenities

Book:Collected Poems, 1919-1976

Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976

About the Author

Born: November 19, 1899
Died: February 9, 1979
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 79

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