What inspired Charles Simic to focus on themes of mortality and perception in this collection?
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The World Doesn't End

The World Doesn't End
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What inspired Charles Simic to focus on themes of mortality and perception in this collection?
Did anyone else feel the tone was both somber and strangely hopeful at times?
How do you think the minimalist style affects the impact of the themes in this poetry collection?