“In an age of abstract experience, fornication Is self-expression, adjunct to Christian euphoria, And whores become delinquents; delinquents, patients; Patients, wards of society. Whores, by that rule, Are precious.”
Quote by Allen Tate
Work
Collected Poems, 1919-1976
This volume compiles a selection of poems written over a significant period, showcasing the author's work across various themes and styles. more
Author
Allen Tate
Allen Tate, an American poet, was born on November 19, 1899, and passed away on February 9, 1979. He is renowned for his profound depiction of Southern culture and his unique contributions to modernism. more
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Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976
“I have felt darkness lead me by the hand Over the hill to greet the singing dawn.”
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Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976
Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976
Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976
Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976
Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976
Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976
Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976