“The point of poetry is to be acutely discomforting, to prod and provoke, to poke us in the eye, to punch us in the nose, to knock us off our feet, to take our breath away.”
Quote by Paul Muldoon
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Paul Muldoon
Paul Muldoon, born on June 20, 1951, is an accomplished Irish poet. His works are renowned for their unique style and profound themes, and he is widely considered one of the most outstanding poets of the latter half of the 20th century. more
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