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Charles Olson was an influential American poet, born on December 27, 1910, and died on January 10, 1970. He is known for his unique poetic style and his impact on American literature.

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Famous Charles Olson Quotes

“Dead, hung up indoors, the kingfisher will not indicate a favoring wind, or avert the thunderbolt.”

Death Wind Hung Avert Thunderbolts

Book:The Collected Poems of Charles Olson: Excluding the Maximus Poems

Source: The Collected Poems of Charles Olson: Excluding the Maximus Poems

“The flowers are ravined by bees, the fruit blossoms are thrown to the ground, the wind the rain forces everything.”

Force Wind Flower Rain Fruit Thrown Bees

Book:Selected Poems of Charles Olson

Source: Selected Poems of Charles Olson

About the Author

Born: December 27, 1910
Died: January 10, 1970
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 49

Books & Sources

Selected Writings of Charles OlsonRelated source material

Muthologos: the collected lectures & interviewsRelated source material

Selected Poems of Charles OlsonRelated source material

The Collected Poems of Charles Olson: Excluding the Maximus PoemsRelated source material

Collected ProseRelated source material

Charles Olson & Robert Creeley: The Complete CorrespondenceRelated source material

Charles Olson and Frances Boldereff: A Modern CorrespondenceRelated source material

In Cold Hell, in Thicket: PoemsRelated source material

Maximus PoemsRelated source material

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