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jazz is the expression of America's romantic self, its sensual potency, its lyrical force.

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Anais Nin
Age: 73 †
Born: 1903
Born: February 21
Died: 1977
Died: January 14
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Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell
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The poet is one who is able to keep the fresh vision of the child alive.
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