“Americans aren’t accustomed to reading poems as words written to slip past a censor; readers in other places and times have read poetry that way always.”
Quote by Jane Hirshfield
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Jane Hirshfield
Jane Hirshfield is an American poet known for her concise and profound poetry. Born on February 24, 1953, she has gained widespread recognition in the literary world since the 1980s. more
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