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“What line breaks add to prose prosody is a connection between eye and ear which emphasizes the nature of the language by ... creating units of intent and emphasis, and by contouring the meloding pitch changes in the narrative-line.”

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Diane Wakoski
Diane Wakoski

Diane Wakoski is an American poet born on August 3, 1937. Her poetry is known for its unique style and profound emotional expression, exploring themes such as personal identity, love, death, and religion. more

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