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“I was trying to find out what it was that everybody else understood without giving up my stubborn and hard-won lack of understanding.”

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David Antin
David Antin

David Antin was an American poet, born on February 1, 1932, and passed away on October 12, 2016. His poetry is known for its unique style and philosophical insights, highly appreciated by readers and critics alike. more

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