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“Writing is like this -- you dredge for the poem's meaning the way police dredge for a body. They think it is down there under the black water, they work the grappling hooks back and forth.”

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Paul Engle
Paul Engle

Paul Engle was an American poet, born on October 12, 1908, and passed away on March 22, 1991. He was one of the significant figures in American poetry during the 20th century, known for his unique poetic style and extensive creative achievements. more

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