“The Christos-image is most difficult to disentangle from its art-craft junk-shop paint-and-plaster medieval jumble of pain-worship and death-symbol.”
Book:Trilogy
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Hilda Doolittle
American poet known for her unique voice and style, hailed as a pioneer of 'Objectivist poetry'. Her works are characterized by their concise, direct language and unique perspective. more
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