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Louis Simpson, born on March 27, 1923, was a prominent Canadian poet whose works are renowned for their profound emotion and unique style. He had a significant impact on Canadian literature.

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Famous Louis Simpson Quotes

“All that grave weight of America Cancelled! Like Greece and Rome. The future in ruins!”

America Weight Graves Ruins Rome Greece Greece And Rome

Book:The Owner of the House: New Collected Poems, 1940-2001

Source: The Owner of the House: New Collected Poems, 1940-2001

“The treasures of Cathay were never found. In this America, this wilderness Where the axe echoes with a lonely sound, The generations labor to possess And grave by grave we civilize the ground.”

America Found Sound Generations Discovery Labor Lonely Graves Treasure Wilderness Echoes

Book:The Owner of the House: New Collected Poems, 1940-2001

Source: The Owner of the House: New Collected Poems, 1940-2001

About the Author

Born: March 27, 1923
Died: September 18, 2012
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 11

Books & Sources

The Owner of the House: New Collected Poems, 1940-2001Related source material

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