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John Ashbery, an American poet and one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary literature, pushed the boundaries of language and form with his experimental verse. His enigmatic and surreal poetry captivated readers with its rich imagery and linguistic dexterity, earning him widespread acclaim and numerous accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.
"I don't look on poetry as closed works. I feel they're going on all the time in my head and I occasionally snip off a length."
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"I don't look on poetry as closed works. I feel they're going on all the time in my head and I occasionally snip off a length."

Poetry, Time
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"I write with experiences in mind, but I don't write about them, I write out of them."
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"I write with experiences in mind, but I don't write about them, I write out of them."

Mind,
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"I like poems you can tack all over with a hammer and there are no hollow places."
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"I like poems you can tack all over with a hammer and there are no hollow places."

Poems,
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"There is the view that poetry should improve your life. I think people confuse it with the Salvation Army."
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"There is the view that poetry should improve your life. I think people confuse it with the Salvation Army."

Poetry, Life, People, Army
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