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Louise Bogan, an American poet, was born on August 11, 1897, and died on February 4, 1970. Her poetry is known for its simplicity, depth, and emotional richness, often exploring themes of personal emotion and the human condition.

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Famous Louise Bogan Quotes

“A thousand kindnesses do not make up for a thousand blows.”

Kindness Thousand Abuse Blow Cruelty

Book:Journey around my room: the autobiography of Louise Bogan : a mosaic

Source: Journey around my room: the autobiography of Louise Bogan : a mosaic

“O God, in the dream the terrible horse began To paw at the air, and make for me with his blows.”

Dream Air Terrible Horse Blow Paws

Book:Poems and new poems

Source: Poems and new poems

About the Author

Born: August 11, 1897
Died: February 4, 1970
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 44

Books & Sources

Journey around my room: the autobiography of Louise Bogan : a mosaicRelated source material

Poems and new poemsRelated source material

A Poet's Alphabet: Reflections on the Literary Art and VocationRelated source material

What the woman lived: selected letters of Louise Bogan, 1920-1970Related source material

A poet's prose: selected writings of Louise Bogan : with the uncollected poemsRelated source material

The Blue EstuariesRelated source material

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