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Quote by Wendell Berry

“What I stand for is what I stand on.”

Quote by Wendell Berry

Book:New Collected Poems

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New Collected Poems

This book compiles a wide range of poems, showcasing the author's poetic style and thematic concerns across various works. more

Author

Wendell Berry, an American novelist born on August 5, 1934, is renowned for his profound descriptions of rural life and his critical views on modern industrial civilization. more

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