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“a heart's spurt of rage.”

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Book:Stag's Leap (Pulitzer Prize Winner): Poems

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Sharon Olds is a renowned American contemporary poet, born on November 19, 1942. Her poetry is known for its straightforward and candid style, often exploring themes of love, family, and death through personal experiences. more

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