In poetry much of the sense and most of the pleasure reside… - Michael Schmidt

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In poetry much of the sense and most of the pleasure resides in the sounds the poem make.

Michael Schmidt

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Michael Schmidt (born 2 March 1947 in Mexico City) is a Mexican-British poet, author and scholar. He is currently Professor of Poetry at Glasgow University.

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In poetry much of the sense and most of the pleasure resides in the sounds the poem make. - Michael Schmidt

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