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“Leviathan" Truth also is the pursuit of it: Like happiness, and it will not stand. Even the verse begins to eat away In the acid. Pursuit, pursuit; A wind moves a little, Moving in a circle, very cold. How shall we say? In ordinary discourse— We must talk now. I am no longer sure of the words, The clockwork of the world. What is inexplicable Is the ‘preponderance of objects.’ The sky lights Daily with that predominance And we have become the present. We must talk now. Fear Is fear. But we abandon one another.”

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Book:New Collected Poems
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New Collected Poems

This book compiles a wide range of poems, showcasing the author's poetic style and thematic concerns across various works. more

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George Oppen
George Oppen

George Oppen was an American poet known for his minimalist and direct style of poetry. His work often explores the relationship between the individual and society, as well as the essence of human existence. Oppen's poetry holds a significant place in 20th-century American literature and has had a profound influence on later poets. more

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