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“It is not what they built. It is what they knocked down. It is not the houses. It is the spaces between the houses. It is not the streets that exist. It is the streets that no longer exist.”

Quote by James Fenton

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James Fenton
James Fenton

James Fenton, a renowned British poet, was born on April 25, 1949. His poetry is widely acclaimed for its unique style and profound emotional expression. more

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