“Writers . . . write to give reality to experience.”
Quote by Archibald MacLeish
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Archibald MacLeish
Archibald MacLeish was an American poet, playwright, and government official, born on May 7, 1892, and died on April 20, 1982. His poetry often addressed social and political issues, and he made significant contributions to both poetry and drama. more
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