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“Blake has always been a favorite, the lyrics, not so much the prophetic books, but I suppose Yeats influenced me more as a young poet, and the American, Robert Frost.”

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Anne Stevenson
Anne Stevenson

Anne Stevenson, born on January 3, 1933, is a renowned British poet whose works are characterized by their profound thought and unique style, exploring themes of humanity, faith, and existence. more

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