James Tate Quotes

Poet

James Tate, born on December 8, 1943, was a renowned American poet whose works are known for their unique style and profound emotional expression. He had a significant impact on contemporary poetry.

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Famous James Tate Quotes

“In You Are Not Dead Wendy Xu breaks all the old rules that have never done us any favors anyway. She writes beautifully, noticing who we are, and letting us see ourselves with a little more humanity, a little more humor, a little more humility. I'm happy to have read this book.”

Writing Littles Book Done Humanity Break Humility Favors Who We Are Noticing Wendy

Author:James Tate

“William Waltz will take me through 'the buzz and clamor in a forest of hearts.' Adventures in the Lost Interiors of America is an adventure, I will go on this adventure with Waltz as a skillful, faithful, compass-true guide. I love this book.”

Heart Book America Lost Adventure Goes On Guides Forests Faithful Take Me Interiors Compass Skillful Buzz Clamor Waltz

Author:James Tate

“Something should always change in a poem. The persona should learn something.”

Should Persona

Author:James Tate

“Poetry is everywhere; it just needs editing.”

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Book:The route as briefed

Source: The route as briefed

“The challenge is always to find the ultimate in the ordinary horseshit.”

Challenges Ordinary Ultimate

Book:Selected poems

Source: Selected poems

About the Author

Born: December 8, 1943
Died: July 8, 2015
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 5

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