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Quote by Alfonsina Storni

“I am like the she-wolf / I broke with the pack / I fled to the mountains / Growing tired of the flatlands.”

Quote by Alfonsina Storni

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Alfonsina Storni
Alfonsina Storni

Alfonsina Storni, born on May 29, 1892, and died on October 25, 1938, was an outstanding Argentine poet. Her poetry is characterized by its profound exploration of women's liberation and women's experiences, and is regarded as a pioneer of modern Argentine poetry. more

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