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Karl Shapiro

American poet and essayist (1913-2000).

Born November 10th, 1913 in Baltimore.

Died May 14th, 2000 at 86 years old in New York City.

Occupations
consultant, editor, literary critic, poet
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That’s what literature is. It’s the people who went before us, tapping out messages from the past, from beyond the grave, trying to tell us about life and death! Listen to them! Connie Willis