“Nothing could be more inappropriate to American literature than its English source since the Americans are not British in sensibility.”
Quote by Wallace Stevens
Work
Opus Posthumous: Poems, Plays, Prose
This volume brings together a diverse range of literary pieces, including poems, plays, and prose, created by an author whose works were published after their death. more
Author
Wallace Stevens
Wallace Stevens was an American poet known for his unique modernist style and philosophical reflections. His poetry often explores the connection between abstract concepts and everyday life, and is considered one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. more
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