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Quote by Marge Piercy

“Too much self-regard has never struck me as dignified: trying to twist over my shoulder to view my own behind.”

Quote by Marge Piercy

Book:Braided Lives

Work

This book weaves together the narratives of various individuals, highlighting the complex relationships and shared experiences that bind them together. more

Author

Marge Piercy is an American poet born on March 31, 1936. Her poetry extensively covers social and political issues, known for her profound social consciousness and feminist perspective. more

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