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Christopher Logue was a renowned British poet known for his unique translation style and reinterpretation of Greek tragedies. His poetry has been widely appreciated for its modern interpretation of classical literature.

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War Music: An Account of Homer's Iliad

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War Gay Battle Warfare

Book:War Music: An Account of Books 1-4 and 16-19 of Homer's Iliad

Source: War Music: An Account of Books 1-4 and 16-19 of Homer's Iliad

“Poetry cannot be defined, only experienced”

Defined

Author:Christopher Logue

“It seems to me that the contrast between adjacent syllables has lessened and the result is an over-reliance on enjambment. Now enjambment is a fine, intellectually strong aid, but like all such things it becomes tiresome and calls too much attention to itself.”

Seems Strong Results Attention Too Much Fine Aids Contrast Reliance Syllables Tiresome

Author:Christopher Logue

“Come to the edge. We might fall. Come to the edge. It's too high! Come to the edge! And they came, and he pushed, and they flew.”

Inspiration Might Fall Creativity Edges Flew

Author:Christopher Logue

“And he who is forever talking about enemies / Is himself the enemy!”

Talking Enemy Forever

Book:War Music: An Account of Homer's Iliad

Source: War Music: An Account of Homer's Iliad

“Poetry is not a silent art. The poem must perform, unaided, in its reader’s head.”

Art Reader Silent Poetry Is

Author:Christopher Logue

“Poetry is not a silent art. The poem must perform, unaided, in its reader's head. Educated readers give themselves a good performance. Educated listeners compare performance with text and with other performances. Good poets use the full resources of language.”

Giving Art Use Language Poet Reader Resources Performances Silent Educated Compare Poetry Is Listeners

Author:Christopher Logue

About the Author

Born: November 23, 1926
Died: December 2, 2011
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 7

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