Robert Francis (poet) Quotes

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His art is eccentricity, his aim
How not to hit the mark he seems to aim at,
His passion how to avoid the obvious,
His technique how to vary the avoidance.
The others throw to be comprehended. He Throws to be a moment misunderstood.

Robert Francis

Robert Francis

Robert Francis

Born: August 12, 1901

Died: July 13, 1987 (aged 85)

Bio: Robert Francis was an American poet who lived most of his life in Amherst, Massachusetts.

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Collected poems, 1936-1976 (1976)
Study and Revise for GCSE: Lord of the Flies

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