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“I think every translator would tell you that when they look back at a poem they have translated, they want to pencil in changes. I know I do - though sometimes I also then remember all the reasons I made that choice in the first place.”

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Jesse Lee Kercheval

Jesse Lee Kercheval, born in 1956, is an accomplished poet known for his profound emotions and unique style. His works have won him widespread acclaim in the literary world. more

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