My focus is on the reader and that the poet's job is not to inspire himself or herself. The poet's job is to inspire some future reader.
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"My focus is on the reader and that the poet's job is not to inspire himself or herself. The poet's job is to inspire some future reader." — Edward Hirsch
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My focus is on the reader and that the poet's job is not to inspire himself or herself. The poet's job is to inspire some future reader. — Edward Hirsch
About Edward Hirsch
Edward Hirsch was a Poet from Russia (1973–present).
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Who said "My focus is on the reader and that the poet's job is not to inspire himself or…"?
This quote is attributed to Edward Hirsch, a Poet from Russia.
When did Edward Hirsch live?
Edward Hirsch lived from 1973 – present.