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Carl Rakosi, a German-born poet, is recognized for his powerful, modernist poetry that captured the struggles and beauty of the human condition. A member of the Objectivist movement, Rakosi's work emphasizes clarity and precision, focusing on themes of identity, memory, and societal change. His impact on American poetry continues to inspire those who seek to express deep truths through language, reminding us that poetry has the power to reflect and shape the world in unexpected ways.
"Friends are not made, but recognized."
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"Friends are not made, but recognized."

Friendship, Friends
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"I fell in love with social work, and that was my undoing as a poet."
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"I fell in love with social work, and that was my undoing as a poet."

Love, Work
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"At the time, there were very few foreign names in the press and they were all factory workers. I thought I'd never get a job at a university with a foreign name."
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"At the time, there were very few foreign names in the press and they were all factory workers. I thought I'd never get a job at a university with a foreign name."

Time, Thought, Job, Name
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