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“They say the first love's most important. That's very romantic, but not my experience.”

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This book is a collection of poetry that spans the author’s career, showcasing their literary talent and thematic depth. It includes a selection of their most notable works, culminating in their final poems, which offer a poignant reflection on life and art. more

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Wislawa Szymborska

Wisława Szymborska was a distinguished Polish poet celebrated for her concise, witty, and thought-provoking verses. Born on July 2, 1923, in Kraków, she spent much of her life in the city, which deeply influenced her work. Szymborska's poetry often explores themes of human experience, nature, and the absurdity of life. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1996, making her the sixteenth woman to receive the honor. She passed away on February 1, 2012. more

“[The American public demands] a sense of legitimacy from and in the presidency. There is more to this than dignity, more than propriety. The president is expected to personify our betterness in an inspiring way, to express in what he does and is, not just what he says, a moral idealism which, in much of the public mind, is the very opposite of politics.”

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Author:James David Barber

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Author:Felix Morley