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“Our wine cooled in the water and I watched my sons, half-men half-children, testing their part in a world almost archaic so precious by this time that merely to step in pure water or stare into clear air is to feel a spasm of pain.”

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Book:Diving Into the Wreck
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Diving Into the Wreck

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Adrienne Rich
Adrienne Rich

Adrienne Rich was an American poet known for her profound poetry and feminist perspective. Her works explored themes such as gender, politics, and social justice, having a profound impact on contemporary poetry. more

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