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Quote by W. H. Auden

“Blessed be all metrical rules that forbid automatic responses, force us to have second thoughts, free us from the fetters of Self.”

Quote by W. H. Auden

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W. H. Auden was a prominent 20th-century poet, celebrated for his innovative and influential poetry. His works frequently delve into themes of love, politics, and the human experience, and he is a pivotal figure in the literary movement known as New Criticism. Born on February 21, 1907, in York, England, Auden passed away on September 29, 1973. more

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