“Truly as the sun can rot or mend, love can make one bestial or make a beast a man.”
Book:Collected Poems
Quote by Marianne Moore
Work
Collected Poems
This book is a collection of poems that spans different styles and themes, showcasing the diversity of poetic expression. more
Author
Marianne Moore
American poet known for her unique modernist style and profound philosophical insights. Her poetry is concise and insightful, often exploring themes of nature, art, and the human condition. more
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“They also live Who swerve and vanish in the river.”
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