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Jan Clausen, born in 1950, is a renowned writer whose works span various literary genres. He is known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature.

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“the attempt to control poetry, to subordinate it to extra-poetic ends, constitutes misuse.”

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Book:A movement of poets: thoughts on poetry and feminism

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“You cannot escape sex. It will track you to the ends of the earth.”

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Book:Mother, sister, daughter, lover: stories

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“... the attempt to control poetry, to subordinate it to extrapoetic ends, constitutes misuse.... it may be poetry's stubborn quality of rockbottom, intrinsic uselessness whichconstitutes the guarantee of its integrity, and hence of its ultimate value to us.”

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Author:Jan Clausen

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Born: 1950
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