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Quote by James Laughlin

“[Gertrude Stein] really needed someone like Virgil Thomson, whom she respected, to sit on her a bit and make her devise some plot.”

Quote by James Laughlin

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James Laughlin was an American poet known for his unique poetic style and contributions to modern poetry. His works blended free verse with traditional poetic forms, winning him the admiration of readers. more

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