"Poetry is ordinary language raised to the Nth power. Poetry is boned with ideas, nerved and blooded with emotions, all held together by the delicate, tough skin of words."
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Paul Engle was a distinguished American poet, educator, and literary advocate whose influence extended far beyond the written word. Born on December 20, 1908, in a small Iowa town, Engle's profound appreciation for the arts led him to become a pivotal figure in American literature. As the director of the Iowa Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa, he nurtured countless writers, helping to shape the modern literary landscape. Engle's legacy is immortalized through both his evocative poetry and his commitment to fostering new voices in literature.
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"I began to write poetry in high school, and would ride miles over sandy roads in the fine hills around Cedar Rapids, repeating the lines over and over until I had them right, making some of the rhythm of the horse help."
Paul Engle