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“Earth you know is round but seems flat. // You can't trust / your senses.”

Quote by Frank Bidart

Book:Metaphysical Dog: Poems

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Metaphysical Dog: Poems

This book is a compilation of poems that delve into profound philosophical and metaphysical concepts, offering readers a contemplative journey through abstract ideas and existential inquiries. more

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Frank Bidart is an American academic, born on May 27, 1939. He is renowned for his expertise in literature and poetry, known for his unique poetic style and profound thematic explorations. more

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