The situation of the Old Left was the theory of Socialist Realism, etc. It seemed pointless to argue. We stayed carefully away from people who wrote for the New Masses.
George Oppen Quotes
Things explain each other, not themselves.
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| Birth: | 24th April, 1908 |
| Death: | 7th July, 1984 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Poet |
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George Oppen was born in New Rochelle, New York, USA. He was an American poet, best known as one of the members of the Objectivist group of poets. He wrote several poetry books include: The Materials, This in Which, Of Being Numerous(won Pulitzer Prize), Seascape: needle's eye, and Primitive.
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