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Quote by Anne Stevenson

“I work very hard on all my poems, but most of the work consists of trying not to sound as if I had worked. I try to make them sound as natural as possible, but within a quite strict form, which to my ears has a lot to do with musical rhythm and sound.”

Quote by Anne Stevenson

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Anne Stevenson, born on January 3, 1933, is a renowned British poet whose works are characterized by their profound thought and unique style, exploring themes of humanity, faith, and existence. more

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