“I try to teach my students style, but always as a part of life, not as ornament. Style has to come out of communicating coherent thought, not in sticking little flowers on speeches. Style and substance and a sense of life are the things literature is composed of. One must use one's own personality in relationship to life and language, of course, and everyone has such a relationship. Some people find it, some don't find it, but it's there.”
Quote by Marguerite Young
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Marguerite Young
Marguerite Young, an American poet, was born on August 26, 1908, and passed away on November 17, 1995. Her poetry is known for its unique style and profound emotional expression, which has had a significant impact on 20th-century American poetry. more
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