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Just the Thing: Selected Letters of James Schuyler, 1951-1991

This book is a compilation of letters from James Schuyler, a prominent American poet, revealing insights into his life, thoughts, and creative process through his extensive correspondence. more

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James Schuyler
James Schuyler

James Schuyler was an American poet known for his unique style and profound depictions of natural landscapes. His work often set in and around New York City, blending elements of surrealism and modernism. more

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“Much male fear of feminism is the fear that, in becoming whole human beings, women will cease to mother men, to provide the breast, the lullaby, the continuous attention associated by the infant with the mother. Much male fear of feminism is infantilism–the longing to remain the mother’s son, to possess a woman who exists purely for him.”

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