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“The sound of the mandolin is a very curious sound because it's cheerful and melancholy at the same time, and I think it comes from that shadow string, the double strings.”

Quote by Rita Dove

Book:Conversations with Rita Dove

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Conversations with Rita Dove

This book features in-depth conversations with Rita Dove, exploring her perspectives on poetry, her creative process, and her experiences as a writer. more

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Rita Dove is an American poet born on August 28, 1952. Her works are known for their profound social insight and emotional expression, having won numerous awards including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. more

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