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“Into the dark night Resignedly I go, I am not so afraid of the dark night As the friends I do not know, I do not fear the night above As I fear the friends below.”

Quote by Stevie Smith

Book:Collected Poems

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Collected Poems

This book is a collection of poems that spans different styles and themes, showcasing the diversity of poetic expression. more

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Stevie Smith, born on September 20, 1902, and died on March 7, 1971, was a renowned British poet. Her poetry is characterized by its unique style, concise language, and often humorous and satirical elements. Smith's works have been widely appreciated by readers and are considered classics of 20th-century British literature. more

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Book:Collected Poems and Drawings of Stevie Smith

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Book:New Selected Poems of Stevie Smith

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Book:The poetical works of James Russell Lowell

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