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William Carlos Williams

William Carlos Williams
American writer William Carlos Williams avoided artificiality and sentimentality in his work by producing clear, direct verse about common, everyday subjects. He is known for his innovative language and precise detail, as well as attention to line breaks. Initially acclaimed for his poetry, Williams eventually also won acceptance as a writer of prose. His poem “Asphodel, That Greeny Flower,” demonstrates Williams’s clear style and creative page layout.
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American Literature: Poetry; Williams, William Carlos
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