“Good manners, Madam, are had these days not For your asking, nor mine, nor what-we-used-to-be's. The day is a loud grenade that bursts a smile Of serious weeds in a comic lily plot.”
Quote by Allen Tate
Work
Collected Poems, 1919-1976
This volume compiles a selection of poems written over a significant period, showcasing the author's work across various themes and styles. more
Author
Allen Tate
Allen Tate, an American poet, was born on November 19, 1899, and passed away on February 9, 1979. He is renowned for his profound depiction of Southern culture and his unique contributions to modernism. more
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