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The Greek language seems different than other languages. I'm not the only person to think this. Usually, I come up with some kind of dopey metaphor for why it's different. But it seems, somehow, more original, more like being in the morning of language.

Anne Carson

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Anne Carson
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: June 21
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