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“Somehow we manage it: to like our friends, to tolerate not only their little ways but their huge neuroses, their monumental oddness: "Oh well," we smile, "it's one of his funny days."”

Quote by Fleur Adcock

Book:Poems 1960-2000

Work

Poems 1960-2000

This volume encompasses a diverse range of poetic styles and themes from the 1960s to the 2000s. more

Author

Fleur Adcock is a British poet born on February 10, 1934. Her poetry is known for its concise language and profound emotional depth, covering a wide range of themes including nature, history, and human emotions. more

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