An Explanation of America
poetry by Pinsky
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An Explanation of America is a long poem by Robert Pinsky, an American poet and critic. Published in 1979, the poem explores personal and national myths. Pinsky is known for his poems that find significance in everyday life and served as the U.S. Poet Laureate for three consecutive terms. His work, including An Explanation of America, is characterized by vivid imagery and a deep engagement with the traditions of American literature.12
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