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Walking Light: Memoirs and Essays on Poetry

This book is a compilation of memoirs and essays that delve into the world of poetry, exploring its various aspects and the author's personal experiences with the art form. more

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Stephen Dunn
Stephen Dunn

Stephen Dunn is an American poet born on June 24, 1939. His poetry is known for its deep social consciousness and emotional expression, and has won numerous literary awards. more

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“We're not obsessed by anything, you see," insisted Ford. "..." "And that's the deciding factor. We can't win against obsession. They care, we don't. They win." "I care about lots of things," said Slartibartfast, his voice trembling partly with annoyance, but partly also with uncertainty. "Such as?" "Well," said the old man, "life, the Universe. Everything, really. Fjords." "Would you die for them?" "Fjords?" blinked Slartibartfast in surprise. "No." "Well then." "Wouldn't see the point, to be honest.”

“The weight of the old world is stifling, and trying to shovel its weight off your life is tiring just to think about. The constant shuttling of opinions is tiring, and the shuffling of papers across desks, the chopping of logic and the trimming of attitudes. There must, somewhere, be a simpler, more violent world.”