“I think that what happens in my poetic work in the future will depend on my being knocked in the face, and thrown flat, and given cancer, and all kinds of other things short of senile dementia.”
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John Berryman
John Berryman was an influential American poet known for his unique poetic style and profound personal experiences. His works often explore themes of self-identity, madness, and death, having a significant impact on 20th-century American poetry. more
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