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Matthew Zapruder is an American poet born in 1967. His work is known for its concise and direct language style, exploring themes of personal emotion, cultural identity, and the complexities of modern life. Zapruder's poetry has gained widespread recognition in the literary world, with his works winning multiple awards.

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“That choice to be ready to reject all other purposes, in favor of the possibilities of language freed from utility, is when the writer becomes a poet.”

Purpose Choices Language Possibility Poet Utility

Author:Matthew Zapruder

“A poem is like a person. The more you know someone, the more you realize there is always something more to know and understand. A final understanding could probably only begin upon permanent separation, or death. This is why we come back to certain poems, as we do to places or people, to experience and re-experience, to see ourselves for who we truly are, and to continue to be changed.”

People Understanding Realizing Changed Separation

Author:Matthew Zapruder

“I see sad crushed plastic everywhere and put some thoughts composed of words that do not belong together together and feel a little digital hope.”

Feels Littles Together Digital Plastic Crushed

Book:Come on All You Ghosts

Source: Come on All You Ghosts

“Always in search of the question that might make you ask me one in return”

Might Asks Return Ask Me

Book:Come on All You Ghosts

Source: Come on All You Ghosts

“Miroslav Holub seems to expect his readers to act like scientists, who are curious in every direction, take nothing for granted, and are willing to accept any truth, however unexpected.”

Seems Accepting Willing Reader Scientist Curious Granted Unexpected Take Nothing For Granted

Author:Matthew Zapruder

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Born: 1967
Known for: Poet
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