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“Once a poet calls his myth a myth, he prevents the reader from treating it as a reality; we use the word "myth" only for stories we ourselves cannot believe.”

Quote by Adam Kirsch

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Adam Kirsch is an American poet born in 1976. His work is known for its deep emotion and exquisite technique, winning the admiration of both critics and readers. more

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