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Robert Morgan

Some people swear by writing courses, but whether it really helps American poetry, I have doubts.

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Robert Morgan is saying that while many people strongly believe writing courses are beneficial, he is uncertain if they actually improve American poetry. He questions the true impact these courses have on the quality or development of poetry in the United States.

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