“Except from the Americans—but every pearl has its oyster.”
Quote by Randall Jarrell
Work
Pictures from an Institution: A Comedy
This novel employs humor to depict the peculiarities and ironies within a fictional educational setting, offering a critical look at the system and its characters. more
Author
Randall Jarrell
Randall Jarrell was an influential American poet, born on May 6, 1914, and died on October 14, 1965. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and unique style, considered a significant representative of American poetry in the 20th century. more
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