"Poetry is the news of the world, without the censorship of the 'news.'"

Anne Waldman (1945)
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About Anne Waldman

Anne Waldman is an American poet and performer associated with the Beat Generation and the New York School. She is one of the founders of the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University. Waldman has written numerous poetry collections, exploring themes of feminism, politics, and spirituality. She is known for her dynamic performance style and innovative approach to poetry.

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