“The private reader of listener can become an executant of felt meaning when he learns the poem or the musical passage by heart. To learn by heart is to afford the text or music an indwelling clarity and life-force.”
Quote by George Steiner
Work
Real Presences: Is There Anything in What We Say?
This book delves into the philosophical and linguistic aspects of human communication, questioning the depth and authenticity of language use and its implications on our understanding of reality. more
Author
George Steiner
George Steiner is an esteemed literary critic, born on April 23, 1929. His work spans a wide range of literary fields, including novels, poetry, drama, and philosophy. more
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