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“THESE are the desolate, dark weeks when nature in its barrenness equals the stupidity of man. The year plunges into night and the heart plunges lower than night.”

Quote by William Carlos Williams

Book:Rigor of Beauty: Essays in Commemoration of William Carlos Williams

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Rigor of Beauty: Essays in Commemoration of William Carlos Williams

This book is a compilation of essays that honor the legacy of William Carlos Williams, focusing on his poetry and literary contributions. more

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William Carlos Williams

William Carlos Williams was an American poet born on September 17, 1883, and died on March 4, 1963. His poetry style emphasized colloquialism and the depiction of everyday life, which had a profound impact on American poetry. more

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