“Each part of speech a spark awaiting redemption, each a virtue, a power in abeyance.”
Quote by Denise Levertov
Work
The poet in the world
This book offers a comprehensive look into the life and poetry of a celebrated figure in the literary world, examining their impact on society and the enduring relevance of their work. more
Author
Denise Levertov
Denise Levertov was an American poet known for her profound personal expression and commitment to social justice. Her poetry blended personal emotion with deep insight into the world, characterized by its unique style and emotional richness. more
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Source: Poems of Denise Levertov, 1960-1967
Source: Denise Levertov, Kenneth Rexroth, William Carlos Williams
“Love is a landscape the long mountains define but don't shut off from the unseeable distance.”
Source: Poems of Denise Levertov, 1960-1967
“Don't eat those nice green dollars your wife gives you for breakfast.”
“We are so many and many within themselves travel to far islands but no one asks for their story.”
Source: Poems of Denise Levertov, 1960-1967
Source: Selected poems
Source: Selected poems