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“My thoughts are crowded with death and it draws so oddly on the sexual that I am confused/confused to be attracted by, in effect, my own annihilation.”

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Thom Gunn
Thom Gunn

Thom Gunn was an influential British poet known for his concise and direct style. His poetry often explored the relationship between the individual and society, reflecting on modern life. Gunn's work was celebrated in the mid-20th century, and his poems have been widely translated and read. more

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