“This is one of the great human mysteries: why do works of art about bad things such as loss and deprivation make us feel good?”
Quote by Robert Pinsky
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The Handbook of Heartbreak: 101 Poems of Lost Love and Sorrow
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Robert Pinsky
Robert Pinsky is an American poet born on October 20, 1940. His poetry has received widespread acclaim and has won multiple awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Pinsky's poetry is known for its profound emotion and rich imagination. more
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