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Plainwater: Essays and Poetry

This book is a compilation of essays and poetry that delve into the complexities of life, nature, memory, and the human condition. The author uses a blend of lyrical prose and verse to reflect on the interconnectedness of the natural world and human emotions. more

Author

Anne Carson
Anne Carson

Anne Carson, born on June 21, 1950, is a renowned Canadian poet. Her works are known for their unique style and profound themes, covering a range of subjects including philosophy, history, and literature. more

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“Well, I spent six or seven years after high school trying to work myself up. Shipping clerk, salesman, business of one kind or another. And it's a measly manner of existence. To get on that subway on the hot mornings in summer. To devote your whole life to keeping stock, or making phone calls, or selling or buying. To suffer fifty weeks of the year for the sake of a two-week vacation, when all you really desire is to be outdoors, with your shirt off. And always to have to get ahead of the next fella. And still — that's how you build a future.”