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“It was in this way he asked people to enter another realm of the mind. Places far away, and mysterious, brought to them by details which they did not understand but which entranced them.”

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News of the World

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Paulette Jiles
Paulette Jiles

Paulette Jiles is an American poet born on April 4, 1943. Her works are known for their profound social commentary and rich emotional expression, which have won her widespread acclaim. more

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