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Too much is demanded by the critic, attempted by the poet.

~John Crowe Ransom

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He can develop sense and style, in the manner of distinguished modern prose, in which event he may be sure that the result will not fall into any objective form.

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Or he can work it out as a metrical and formal exercise, but he will be disappointed in its content. The New Year's prospect fairly chills his daunting breast.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Poet

Born: April 30th, 1888

Died: July 3rd, 1974

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