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“The poetry of a people comes from the deep recesses of the unconscious, the irrational and the collective body of our ancestral memories.”

Quote by Margaret Walker

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Margaret Walker

Margaret Walker, a renowned American poet, was born on July 6, 1915, and passed away on November 30, 1998. Her poetry is known for its profound social consciousness and humanistic concerns, which have had a profound impact on American poetry. more

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