“Now between the meanings of words and their sounds there is ordinarily no discoverable relation except one of accident; and it is therefore miraculous, to the mystic, when words which make sense can also make a uniform objective structure of accents and rhymes.”
Quote by John Crowe Ransom
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John Crowe Ransom
John Crowe Ransom was an American literary critic and poet, renowned for his contributions to Southern literature and culture. His work emphasized profound reflections on nature, humanity, and the universe, as well as respect for literary traditions. more
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