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“Where I came from, the nights I had wandered and survived scared them, and where I would go they never imagined.”

Quote by Marge Piercy

Book:The Hunger Moon: New and Selected Poems, 1980-2010

Work

The Hunger Moon: New and Selected Poems, 1980-2010

This volume showcases the author's poetic talent across various themes and styles, offering readers a comprehensive view of their work from 1980 to 2010. more

Author

Marge Piercy is an American poet born on March 31, 1936. Her poetry extensively covers social and political issues, known for her profound social consciousness and feminist perspective. more

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