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Witter Bynner
Witter Bynner

Witter Bynner was a distinguished American poet renowned for his translations of Chinese poetry and his own literary contributions. Born on August 10, 1881, and passing away on June 1, 1968, Bynner's career spanned several decades, during which he made significant contributions to the literary world. more

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