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Pronunciation: [ˈalən tˈe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Allen Tate was an American poet, critic, essayist, and editor. Throughout his career, he has been called many things. Some synonyms for Allen Tate include a literary giant, a scholar, a man of letters, a titan of Southern literature, a poet of great renown, an intellectual, and a novelist. Tate was part of the Southern Agrarian movement and was considered a leading spokesman for the literary and cultural values of the American South. His writing was characterized by a search for religious and moral truth, formal structure, and a deep reverence for tradition. Allen Tate's writing has inspired generations and continues to be studied and celebrated today.

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