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“Our doom is, to be sifted by the wind, heaped up, smoothed down like silly sands. We are less permanent than thought.”

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Basil Bunting
Basil Bunting

Basil Bunting was an English poet known for his concise and precise style. His works often revolve around natural landscapes and philosophical contemplations, earning him praise from readers and critics alike. more

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