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“Come, drink the mystic wine of Night, Brimming with silence and the stars; While earth, bathed in this holy light, Is seen without its scars.”

Quote by Louis Untermeyer

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Louis Untermeyer
Louis Untermeyer

Louis Untermeyer was an American poet, literary critic, and editor, born on October 1, 1885, and died on December 18, 1977. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound insight into American culture. more

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