"Poetry is innocent, not wise. It does not learn from experience, because each poetic experience is unique."
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Karl Shapiro, born on November 10, 1913, in Baltimore, Maryland, was a celebrated American poet and professor whose work profoundly shaped 20th-century literature. Best known for his collection "V-Letter and Other Poems," which reflects the disillusionment of post-war America, Shapiro’s writing often blended personal experience with broader societal themes. A recipient of the Pulitzer Prize in 1945, his legacy endures through his exploration of identity and human emotion, making him a pivotal figure in the American literary landscape.
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