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Robert Penn Warren was an American novelist, poet, and literary critic, recognized for his works such as All the King's Men, which explores themes of power, morality, and corruption. A Pulitzer Prize winner in both fiction and poetry, Warren's impact on American literature is profound. His writing encourages readers to reflect on the moral complexities of society and to engage deeply with questions of justice, integrity, and human nature. His legacy inspires writers to explore social issues with both literary grace and intellectual depth.
"For what is a poem but a hazardous attempt at self-understanding: it is the deepest part of autobiography."
"The urge to write poetry is like having an itch. When the itch becomes annoying enough, you scratch it."
"Poets, we know, are terribly sensitive people, and in my observation one of the things they are most sensitive about is money."
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