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Quote by Frances Mayes

“It’s daunting to find the language so foreign, so distant, but also so thrilling. One is absolved of responsibility when the language is incomprehensible.”

Quote by Frances Mayes

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Frances Mayes is an American poet born on April 4, 1940. Her poetry is known for its profound emotion and unique style, which has won her a wide audience. more

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