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“... the radical deficiency of imagist verse, as such, is in its lack of general ideas. Much of it might have been written by an infinitely sensitive decapitated frog. It is hemisphereless poetry.”

Quote by Bliss Perry

Book:A Study of Poetry

Work

A Study of Poetry

This book delves into the analysis of various poetic styles and methods, exploring the nuances of poetic expression and composition. more

Author

Bliss Perry, an American literary critic, was born on November 25, 1860, and died on February 13, 1954. He is renowned for his profound analysis and commentary on literary works, which have had a significant impact on the development of American literary criticism. more

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