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“The poetry that sustains me is when I feel that, for a minute, the clouds have parted and I've seen ecstasy or something”

Quote by Rita Dove

Book:Conversations with Rita Dove

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Conversations with Rita Dove

This book features in-depth conversations with Rita Dove, exploring her perspectives on poetry, her creative process, and her experiences as a writer. more

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Rita Dove is an American poet born on August 28, 1952. Her works are known for their profound social insight and emotional expression, having won numerous awards including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. more

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