Definitions of misanthropical
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hating mankind in generalsynonyms: misanthropicill-naturedhaving an irritable and unpleasant disposition
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believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of otherssynonyms: cynical, misanthropicdistrustfulhaving or showing distrust
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Spoon River Anthology
Edgar Lee Masters haunts the local residents of towns in which he grew up with more than 200 poetic portraits that are eerily familiar. Speaking from their graves, the characters reveal, confess, accuse, and advise. Bury yourself in this list to see what they are shoveling out. Read the full text here.