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“Lily Brown writes with and against things in poems that are coiled up tight as springs (or snakes). A believer in the power of the line, she writes, 'I think the plastics/and sink them' then 'Where is the sand/man hiding the dirt.' These terse, biting poems will make you look around and wonder.”

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Rae Armantrout
Rae Armantrout

Rae Armantrout is an American poet known for her unique poetic style and linguistic experimentation. Her work often employs concise and direct language to express profound philosophical thoughts, exploring themes of existence, language, and reality. more

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