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    Poetry Diversified: An Anthology of Human Experience
    Poetry Diversified: An Anthology of Human Experience
    Poetry Diversified: An Anthology of Human Experience
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    Poetry Diversified: An Anthology of Human Experience

    By Poetry Matters Literary Winners 2012 and Ali Fry

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    Poetry Diversified showcases the 2012 winners of the Poetry Matters literary prize. This anthology brings a new stage to emerging poetic voices.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateNov 30, 2013
    ISBN9780984014248
    Poetry Diversified: An Anthology of Human Experience

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