Quote by Norman MacCaig

I was very interested in American poetry for many years. Much less now.

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This quote expresses a diminishing enthusiasm for American poetry over time. The individual previously had a strong interest in this genre of literature, but currently feels far less engaged or intrigued by it.

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Poetry

By Norman MacCaig

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