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Broken Hierarchies: Poems 1952-2012

This volume compiles a diverse range of poems that reflect on the complexities of societal organization and the personal journey through life, from the early 1950s to the early 2010s. more

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Geoffrey Hill
Geoffrey Hill

Geoffrey Hill, a British poet, was born on June 18, 1932, and passed away on June 30, 2016. His poetry is renowned for its profound philosophical thinking, complex linguistic structure, and unique personal style. more

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