“...And we pray, not for new earth or heaven, but to be quiet in heart, and in eye clear. What we need is here.”
Book:New Collected Poems
Quote by Wendell Berry
Work
New Collected Poems
This book compiles a wide range of poems, showcasing the author's poetic style and thematic concerns across various works. more
Author
Wendell Berry
Wendell Berry, an American novelist born on August 5, 1934, is renowned for his profound descriptions of rural life and his critical views on modern industrial civilization. more
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