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“The Jew is at once alienated and indestructible; he is in exile from his own country and in exile even from himself, yet he survives the annihilating fury of history.”

Quote by Delmore Schwartz

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Delmore Schwartz

Delmore Schwartz was an American poet, born on December 8, 1913, and died on July 11, 1966. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and unique style, and is considered an important figure in 20th-century American literature. more

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