“Such is the role of poetry. It unveils, in the strict sense of the word. It lays bare, under a light which shakes off torpor, the surprising things which surround us and which our senses record mechanically.”
Quote by Jean Cocteau
Author
Jean Cocteau
Jean Cocteau was a French poet, playwright, novelist, and painter, renowned for his unique literary style and artistic achievements. Born on July 5, 1889, and passing away on October 11, 1963, Cocteau's work spanned poetry, drama, fiction, and painting. His creations often blended dreams and reality, profoundly influencing French literature and art in the 20th century. more
You May Also Like
Source: (Woman) writer: occasions and opportunities
“It is the lava of the imagination whose eruption prevents an earthquake.”
“Reality only reveals itself when it is illuminated by a ray of poetry.”
“The office of poetry is not to make us think accurately, but feel truly.”
Source: Life, Letters, Lectures, and Addresses
“Poetry is a packsack of invisible keepsakes.”
Source: Harvest Poems: 1910-1960
“The essentials of poetry are rhythm, dance, and the human voice.”
“For me, poetry is an impish attempt to paint the colour of the wind.”