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American poet known for her unique poetic style and profound insights into life. Elizabeth Bishop's works are renowned for their concise, straightforward language and rich emotional expression.

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Famous Elizabeth Bishop Quotes

“Lose something every day. Accept the fluster of lost door keys, the hour badly spent. The art of losing isn't hard to master.”

Art Hard Lost Hours Loses Accepting Doors Masters Keys Losing

Book:Poems

Source: Poems

“If after I read a poem the world looks like that poem for 24 hours or so I'm sure it's a good one—and the same goes for paintings.”

Ifs World Looks Hours Painting

Book:One Art: Letters

Source: One Art: Letters

“Being a poet is one of the unhealthier jobs--no regular hours, so many temptations!”

Writing Jobs Hours Poet Temptation

Book:Words in Air: The Complete Correspondence Between Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell

Source: Words in Air: The Complete Correspondence Between Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell

About the Author

Born: February 8, 1911
Died: October 6, 1979
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 52

Books & Sources

PoemsRelated source material

Elizabeth Bishop: Poems, Prose, and LettersRelated source material

North and SouthRelated source material

Conversations with Elizabeth BishopRelated source material

One Art: LettersRelated source material

The Complete Poems 1927-1979Related source material

Geography III: PoemsRelated source material

LIFE WORLD LIBRARY BRAZILRelated source material

Words in Air: The Complete Correspondence Between Elizabeth Bishop and Robert LowellRelated source material

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