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“[Poems] train and exercise the imagination. Trained imaginations are what we need most at a time like this. That is what will enable us to reach across cultures and understand each other, to think of new models and modes of organization that might work better, and to wage peace, because the love of beauty is deeply related to the love of peace.”

Quote by Marilyn Chandler McEntyre

Work

Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies

This book delves into the significance of language and its role in shaping truth and understanding within a culture that often prioritizes deceit and misinformation. more

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Marilyn Chandler McEntyre
Marilyn Chandler McEntyre

Marilyn Chandler McEntyre is an American author born in 1949. Her works span various genres, including literary criticism, poetry, and prose. McEntyre is known for her profound literary insights and elegant prose. more

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