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Charles Reznikoff was an American poet born on August 31, 1894, and died on January 22, 1976. His poetry is known for its unique narrative techniques and profound insights into social reality.

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All Walks Wind Asphalt Bricks Climbs Cold Cold Wind Courses Cures Curves

Famous Charles Reznikoff Quotes

“I will walk by myself and cure myself in the sunshine and the wind.”

Walks Wind Cures Sunshine

Book:The Poems of Charles Reznikoff: 1918-1975

Source: The Poems of Charles Reznikoff: 1918-1975

“The miracle, of course, was not that the oil for the sacred light - in a little cruse - lasted as long as they say; but that the courage of the Maccabees lasted to this day: let that nourish my flickering spirit.”

Littles Long Light Spirit Courses Miracle Sacred Oil This Day Hanukkah Flickering Light

Book:The Poems of Charles Reznikoff: 1918-1975

Source: The Poems of Charles Reznikoff: 1918-1975

“Among the heaps of brick and plaster lies/ a girder, still itself among the rubbish”

Stills Lying Bricks Rubbish Plasters

Book:The Poems of Charles Reznikoff: 1918-1975

Source: The Poems of Charles Reznikoff: 1918-1975

“The fingers of your thoughts are molding your face ceaselessly.”

Inspirational Faces Fingers Your Face Molding

Author:Charles Reznikoff

“The street curves in and out, up and down in great waves of asphalt; at night the granite tomb is noisy with starlings like the creaking of many axles; only the tired walker know how much there is to climb, how the sidewalk curves into the cold wind.”

Source: The Poems of Charles Reznikoff: 1918-1975

About the Author

Born: August 31, 1894
Died: January 22, 1976
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 5

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