What does the cryptic crossword clue "Poet, not hurried, withdrawing article (5)" mean?

The definition is "Poet,". The wordplay uses a deletion. DANTE (deletion) = DANTE; definition: "Poet," The answer is DANTE.

Poet, not hurried, withdrawing article (5)

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