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“He stripped off the armor of institutional friendships To dedictate his soul To the terrible deities of Truth and Beauty.”

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Edgar Lee Masters
Edgar Lee Masters

American poet, born on August 23, 1868, and died on March 5, 1950. His poetry is known for its profound portrayal of ordinary people and unique insights into the life of the American Midwest. more

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