“I tried to put a bird in a cage. O fool that I am! For the bird was Truth. Sing merrily, Truth: I tried to put Truth in a cage!”
Quote by William Carlos Williams
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William Carlos Williams
William Carlos Williams is renowned for his innovative poetry and prose, which often explore themes of nature, medicine, and the everyday. His work is characterized by a unique style that emphasizes free verse and a focus on the language of common speech. more
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William Carlos Williams
William Carlos Williams was an American poet born on September 17, 1883, and died on March 4, 1963. His poetry style emphasized colloquialism and the depiction of everyday life, which had a profound impact on American poetry. more
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Source: The Collected Poems of William Carlos Williams