For several centuries what has passed for song in literary circles was any text that looked like the lyrics for a commonplace melodic setting.
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"For several centuries what has passed for song in literary circles was any text that looked like the lyrics for a commonplace melodic setting." — David Antin
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About David Antin
David Antin was a Poet from United States (1932–2016).
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This quote is attributed to David Antin, a Poet from United States.
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David Antin lived from 1932 – 2016.