It is impossible for a poet to characterize his own work. From other people I gather that I am a gloomy poet, if not a tragic one. (Michael Hamburger)

It is impossible for a poet to characterize his own work. From other people I gather that I am a gloomy poet, if not a tragic one.

Michael Hamburger

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