“Poetry is ultimately mythology, the telling of stories of the soul. The old myths, the old gods, the old heroes have never died. They are only sleeping at the bottom of our minds, waiting for our call. We have need of them, for in their sum they epitomize the wisdom and experience of the race.”
Quote by Stanley Kunitz
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Stanley Kunitz
Stanley Kunitz was an American poet, born on July 29, 1905, and died on May 14, 2006. His poetry is known for its profound insights into human nature and unique style. more
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