“Every poet knows the pun is Pierian, that it springs from the same soil as the Muse?a matching and shifting of vowels and consonants, an adroit assonance sometimes derided as jackassonance.”
Quote by Louis Untermeyer
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Louis Untermeyer
Louis Untermeyer was an American poet, literary critic, and editor, born on October 1, 1885, and died on December 18, 1977. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound insight into American culture. more
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