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“One critic wrote . . . that my poems sounded as though they had been translated from the Hungarian. I don't know why, but somehow that made me feel quite lighthearted.”

Quote by Stanley Kunitz

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Stanley Kunitz was an American poet, born on July 29, 1905, and died on May 14, 2006. His poetry is known for its profound insights into human nature and unique style. more

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