Reading a poem aloud by someone who understands it, can be … - John Hollander

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Reading a poem aloud by someone who understands it, can be a crucial experience, but better yet is reading it aloud oneself.

John Hollander

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John Hollander (October 28, 1929 – August 17, 2013) was an American poet and literary critic.

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Reading a poem aloud by someone who understands it, can be a crucial experience, but better yet is reading it aloud oneself. - John Hollander

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