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This essayist, a prominent figure in literature…
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American poet Louise Elisabeth Glück served as poet laureate of the United States from 2003 to 2004.

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Yáng Shuāng-zǐ
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Associated Names:
* Yáng Shuāng-zǐ
* 楊双子 (Traditional Chinese)