“One of the misfortunes of our time is that in getting rid of false shame, we have killed off so much real shame as well.”
Quote by Louis Kronenberger
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Louis Kronenberger
Louis Kronenberger, born on December 9, 1904, in New York, USA, and passed away on April 30, 1980. He was a renowned American literary critic and poet, known for his profound understanding and unique insights into poetry. more
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