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Dana Gioia on Learning, Poetry, and Studying with Miss Bishop

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Existential Inquiry in Wallace Stevens' Poetry

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between Wallace Stevens' poetry and his philosophical reflections on meaning in a secular existence. It particularly focuses on his concept of 'supreme fiction' as a means for humanity to find purpose amidst existential questions.

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