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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 How could he explain to them his prayer That nature, not art, might unsurp the canvas? Quote Right
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Quote Left We are happy in our way of life. It doesn't make much sense to others. We sit about, Read, and are restless. Quote Right
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Quote Left Everything is being blown away; A little horse trots with a letter in its mouth, which is read with eagerness... Quote Right
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Quote Left We are prisoners of the world's demented sink. The soft enchantments of our years of innocence... Quote Right
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Quote Left There is the view that poetry should improve your life. I think people confuse it with the Salvation Army. Quote Right
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