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“Frogs eat Butterflies, Snakes eat Frogs, Hogs eat Snakes, Men eat Hogs.”

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Wallace Stevens

Wallace Stevens was an American poet known for his unique modernist style and philosophical reflections. His poetry often explores the connection between abstract concepts and everyday life, and is considered one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. more

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