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Quote by Theodore Roethke

“The terrible energy of the dead.”

Book:Straw for the Fire: From the Notebooks of Theodore Roethke

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Straw for the Fire: From the Notebooks of Theodore Roethke

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Theodore Roethke

Theodore Roethke was an American poet known for his deep emotions and rich imagination. His poetry often explores themes of human emotion and the natural world, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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“The Siberian pitilessness, the essential ruthlessness of the Middle West as I knew it: an accepted thing.”

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Book:Straw for the Fire: From the Notebooks of Theodore Roethke