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# Franklin Rosemont

(1943–2009)   Poet

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Franklin Rosemont was a poet.

## Quick Facts About Franklin Rosemont

Born October 2, 1943

Died April 12, 2009

Profession Poet

## About Franklin Rosemont

Poet and co-founder of the Chicago Surrealist Group... \| Franklin Rosemont (1943–2009) was an American poet, artist, historian, street speaker, and co-founder of the Chicago Surrealist Group. Over four decades, Franklin produced a body of work, of declarations, manifestos, poetry, collage, hidden histories, and other interventions.

##  Quotes by Franklin Rosemont

> [“Books cannot be killed by fire. People die, but books never die. No man and no force can take from the world…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/franklin-rosemont/books-cannot-be-killed-by-fire-people-die-but-books-never-die-no-man/)

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