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The Collected Poems of Charles Olson: Excluding the Maximus Poems

The Collected Poems of Charles Olson: Excluding the Maximus Poems is a curated collection that offers readers a glimpse into the diverse range of Charles Olson's poetic output. It features a selection of his poems that delve into a variety of subjects and employ different poetic techniques, reflecting the evolution of his literary voice. This compilation is a testament to Olson's significance as a poet and his influence on the literary landscape. more

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Charles Olson
Charles Olson

Charles Olson was an influential American poet, born on December 27, 1910, and died on January 10, 1970. He is known for his unique poetic style and his impact on American literature. more

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“But when the self speaks to the self, who is speaking? The entombed soul, the spirit driven in, in, in to the central catacomb; the self that took the veil and left the world -- a coward perhaps, yet somehow beautiful, as it flits with its lantern restlessly up and down the dark corridors.”

“all bags are pack ready to go i am standing here outside your door i hate to wake you up to say goodbye dawn is braking its early morn the taxi waiting he blowing his horn already i am so lonesome i could die so kiss me and smile for me tell me that you'll wait for me and hold me like you never let me go cause leaving on a jet plane don't know when ill be back again oh babe i hate to go there so many let you down so many time i played around i tell you know that don't mean a thing every plase i go i'll think of you every song i sing i'll sing for you.”