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“Dividing earth and sky is not the right way to think about this wholeness. It only allows one to live at a more precise address-- were I to be searched for I'd be found much faster. My distinguishing marks are rapture and despair. From 'Sky', in the collection 'Miracle Fair”

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Wislawa Szymborska
Wislawa Szymborska

Wisława Szymborska was a distinguished Polish poet celebrated for her concise, witty, and thought-provoking verses. Born on July 2, 1923, in Kraków, she spent much of her life in the city, which deeply influenced her work. Szymborska's poetry often explores themes of human experience, nature, and the absurdity of life. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1996, making her the sixteenth woman to receive the honor. She passed away on February 1, 2012. more

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