Amy Clampitt
1920 - 1994
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Biography
Amy Clampitt was an American poet and author known for her rich, dense poetry that often dealt with the natural world and its connection to human existence. She did not begin writing poetry until later in her life, publishing her first full-length collection, 'The Kingfisher,' at the age of 63. Clampitt's work received critical acclaim for its intricate language and deep exploration of themes such as nature, mortality, and the passage of time.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I don't write out of what I know; I write out of what I wonder. I think most artists create art in order to explore, not to give the answers.
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The walls are hung with pictures, photographs, adequate, yet not the same as paintings—as though their colors had never dried.
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Autumn. Time for earth transition. God? God? Close your eyes, don’t peek.
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I'd say if I had any stock in trade, it would be that I write very complex sentences.
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The lavenders are sharp—how sharp, hung over them is a skirmish of wind