The themes that Rita Dove explores in her poetry is universal, encompassing much of the human condition while occasionally she deals with racial issues.
- is universal, encompassing much of the human condition while occasionally she deals
- is universal, encompassing much of the human condition, also occasionally it deals
- are universal, they encompass much of the human condition and occasionally deals
- are universal, encompassing much of the human condition while occasionally dealing
- are universal, they encompass much of the human condition, also occasionally are dealing
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