The world-famous poem “Desiderata” was written in 1927 by the scholar and poet Max Ehrmann. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. He graduated from De Pauw University and did graduate work in law and philosophy at Harvard University. He was married to Bertha Pratt King, author and educator. He died in September 9, 1945.
I have collected his literary works since 2006, when I was in Adelaide, South Australia, amid my struggle for a fear of loneliness. His poems indeed represent my philosophy of life and reflect the deep concern of the social problems of the day. Such a poem as ‘Away’ is certainly just as relevant today, and a search for social truth and peace. Reading his poems, I am sure you will agree that Max Ehrmann should be considered one of the greatest spokesmen of twentieth century.
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