Quote by Robert Adamson

Well - I started writing - probably in the early 60s and by say '65-'66 I had read most of the poetry that had been published - certainly in the 20 years prior to that.

Well - I started writing - probably in the early 60s and by

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their journey as a writer, stating that they began writing in the early 1960s. By around 1965 or 1966, they claim to have thoroughly explored and read a vast majority of poetry published in the preceding two decades. This quote highlights the speaker's commitment to their craft, expressing their dedication to extensively studying the literary landscape in order to expand their understanding of poetry.

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Poetry

By Robert Adamson

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