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“A poem should improve on the blank page.”

Quote by Nicanor Parra

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Nicanor Parra, a renowned Chilean poet, was born on September 5, 1914. His poetry style, which blends folk tales, philosophical thoughts, and everyday life, has made him an important figure in Latin American literature. more

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