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Alcohol and Poetry: John Berryman and the Booze Talking

This book delves into the life of John Berryman, examining the profound influence of alcohol on his poetry and personal life. It provides an in-depth look at Berryman's struggles with alcoholism and how it shaped his literary legacy. more

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Lewis Hyde
Lewis Hyde

Lewis Hyde is an American essayist and poet, known for his profound reflections on creativity, culture, and society. His work delves into the lives and work of artists, as well as the role of art in society. more

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“My fore-parts, as you so ineloquently put it, have names.” I pointed to my right breast. “This is Danger.” Then my left. “And this is Will Robinson. I would appreciate it if you addressed them accordingly.” After a long pause in which he took the time to blink several times, he asked, “You named your breasts?” I turned my back to him with a shrug. “I named my ovaries, too, but they don’t get out as much.”