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“In pursuing certain virtues - colorful local effects, personae and personality, juxtaposition, close calls with nonsense, uncertainty, critiques of ordinary language - the current crop of American poets necessarily give up on others.”

Quote by Stephen Burt

Book:Close Calls with Nonsense: Reading New Poetry

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Close Calls with Nonsense: Reading New Poetry

This book provides an in-depth analysis of modern poetry, featuring discussions on the techniques and themes present in the works of contemporary poets. more

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Stephen Burt is an American poet born in 1971. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound themes, which encompass personal emotions, cultural identity, and social political issues. Burt's work has gained widespread recognition in the literary world and has won multiple awards. more

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