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“We saw to the edge of all there is - So brutal and alive it seemed to comprehend us back.”

Quote by Tracy K. Smith

Book:Life on Mars: Poems

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Life on Mars: Poems

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Tracy K. Smith is an American poet known for her profound poetry that often explores themes of race, identity, and human experience. Born on April 16, 1972, Smith graduated from Harvard University and received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University. Her poetry collection 'Life on Mars' won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2011. more

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