What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life?
The world would split open.

Muriel Rukeyser

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Women

Author

Muriel Rukeyser

Language

English

Time

1968 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

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United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Rukeyser, Muriel. "Kathe Kollwitz." The Speed of Darkness: Poems. Random House, 1968, sec. 3.

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