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Theodore Roethke was an American poet known for his deep emotions and rich imagination. His poetry often explores themes of human emotion and the natural world, enjoying great popularity among readers.

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Famous Theodore Roethke Quotes

“I trust all joy”

Joy

Book:Straw for the Fire: From the Notebooks of Theodore Roethke

Source: Straw for the Fire: From the Notebooks of Theodore Roethke

“I prefer the still joy: The wasp drinking at the edge of my cup; A snake lifting its head; A snail's music.”

Joy Nature

Book:The Collected Poems

Source: The Collected Poems

“I came where the river Ran over stones; My ears knew An early joy. And all the waters Of all the streams Sang in my veins That summer day.”

Joy Water Summer Rain Rivers Stones Ears Ran Streams Veins Summer Days

Book:Selected poems

Source: Selected poems

“Being, not doing, is my first joy.”

Firsts Joy

Book:The Collected Poems of Theodore Roethke

Source: The Collected Poems of Theodore Roethke

“Love begets love. This torment is my joy.”

Love Joy Love Is Torment Begets

Book:The Collected Poems of Theodore Roethke

Source: The Collected Poems of Theodore Roethke

About the Author

Born: May 25, 1908
Died: August 1, 1963
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 180

Books & Sources

Straw for the Fire: From the Notebooks of Theodore RoethkeRelated source material

The Collected Poems of Theodore RoethkeRelated source material

On Poetry and Craft: Selected ProseRelated source material

Straw for the Fire: From the Notebooks of Theodore Roethke, 1943-63Related source material

Selected poemsRelated source material

The Collected PoemsRelated source material

On Poetry and Craft: Selected Prose of Theodore RoethkeRelated source material

The Lost Son & Other PoemsRelated source material

The achievement of Theodore Roethke: a comprehensive selection of his poemsRelated source material

Words for the Wind: The Collected VerseRelated source material

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