Copyright © 2001 by Adrienne Rich

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First published as a Norton paperback 2002

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Rich, Adrienne Cecile.

Arts of the possible: essays and conversations/Adrienne Rich,

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1. Rich, Adrienne Cecile—Interviews.   2. Poets, American—20th century— Interviews.   3. Poetry—Authorship.   4. Poetry. I. Title. PS3535.I233 A83 2001

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