Anthony Hecht
Anthony Evan Hecht (January 16, 1923 – October 20, 2004) was an American poet. His work combined a deep interest in form with a passionate desire to confront the horrors of 20th century history, with the Second World War, in which he fought, and the Holocaust being recurrent themes in his work.
Read more about Anthony Hecht: Double Dactyl, Bibliography
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“Better lose me than lose a state.”
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The warty giant and witch
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And the match-girl strikes it rich.”
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