The situation of the Old Left was the theory of Socialist Realism, etc. It seemed pointless to argue. We stayed carefully away from people who wrote for the New Masses.
argue carefully leave
George Oppen
These are some quotes by American author George Oppen Poet, who lived between April 24, 1908 and July 7, 1984.
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