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John Ashbery

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An American poet.. American poet; 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry


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Quote Left I could say it's the happiest period of my life. It hasn't got much competition! Quote Right
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Quote Left Another time I go outside Into the world. It rocks on and on. It was rocking before I saw it And is presumably doing so still. Quote Right
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Quote Left Well, it is a good experience, to divest oneself of some tested ideals, some old standbys, And even finding nothing to put in their place... Quote Right
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Quote Left How could he explain to them his prayer That nature, not art, might unsurp the canvas? Quote Right
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Quote Left It is written in the Book of Usable Minutes That all things have their center in their dying.... Quote Right
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Book: Shattered Sighs