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Quote by John Ashbery

“Expecting rain, the profile of a day Wears its soul like a hat.”

Quote by John Ashbery

Book:Shadow train: poems

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Shadow train: poems

This volume of poetry delves into the complexities of the human condition, offering readers a contemplative journey through various emotional landscapes. more

Author

John Ashbery is an influential American poet born on July 28, 1927. Known for his innovative poetry style and rich imagination, his work has had a profound impact on postmodern poetry. more

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