“Grandfather / advised me: / Learn a trade / I learned / to sit at desk / and condense / No layoff / from this / condensery.”
Book:Collected Works
Quote by Lorine Niedecker
Work
Collected Works
This collection brings together a wide array of writings, including novels, short stories, essays, and poems, providing a comprehensive overview of the author's or authors' literary contributions and evolution. more
Author
Lorine Niedecker
Lorine Niedecker was an American poet celebrated for her minimalist style and her focus on the natural world. Born on May 12, 1903, and passing away on December 31, 1970, Niedecker's work often reflected her Wisconsin upbringing and her observations of the rural landscape. more
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