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New & Collected Poems, 1952-1992

This volume encompasses a wide range of poetic works from the author's career, showcasing their evolution and thematic depth over the years. more

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Geoffrey Hill
Geoffrey Hill

Geoffrey Hill, a British poet, was born on June 18, 1932, and passed away on June 30, 2016. His poetry is renowned for its profound philosophical thinking, complex linguistic structure, and unique personal style. more

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“Goddesses never die. They slip in and out of the world's cities, in and out of our dreams, century after century, answering to different names, dressed differently, perhaps even disguised, perhaps idle and unemployed, their official altars abandoned, their temples feared or simply forgotten.”

“Every time we have come to the end of a conflict, somehow we have persuaded ourselves that the nature of mankind and the nature of the world have changed on an enduring basis and so we have dismantle our military and intelligence capabilities. My hope is that as we wind down in Iraq and whatever the level of our commitment in Afghanistan, that we not forget the basic nature of humankind has not changed.”