“we know our end A packet of worm-seed, a garden of spent tissues.”
Quote by Allen Tate
Work
Collected Poems, 1919-1976
This volume compiles a selection of poems written over a significant period, showcasing the author's work across various themes and styles. more
Author
Allen Tate
Allen Tate, an American poet, was born on November 19, 1899, and passed away on February 9, 1979. He is renowned for his profound depiction of Southern culture and his unique contributions to modernism. more
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“In the cold morning the rested street stands up To greet the clerk who saunters down the world.”
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Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976
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Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976
Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976
Source: Collected Poems, 1919-1976
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