We must travel in the direction of our fear.

John Berryman

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Topic

Facing one's fears Courage Fear

Author

John Berryman

Medium

Poem

Statement Type

Advice

Language

English

Time

1942 1940s 20th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United States

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Berryman, John. "A Point of Age." Poems. New Directions, 1942.

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