Lola Ridge Quotes

Poet

Lola Ridge was an American poet born on December 12, 1873, and died on May 19, 1941. Her poetry is known for its strong personal emotion and profound social consciousness, reflecting issues such as the working class and women's rights.

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Famous Lola Ridge Quotes

“As for the common men apart, Who sweat to keep their common breath, And have no hour for books or art-- What dreams have these to hide from death!”

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Book:Light in Hand: Selected Early Poems

Source: Light in Hand: Selected Early Poems

About the Author

Born: December 12, 1873
Died: May 19, 1941
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 7

Books & Sources

Sun-up, and Other PoemsRelated source material

The Ghetto, and Other PoemsRelated source material

Light in Hand: Selected Early PoemsRelated source material

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