“A poem is good if it contains a new analogy and startles the reader out of the habit of treating words as counters.”
Quote by T. E. Hulme
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T. E. Hulme
T.E. Hulme was an influential English poet known for his concise and direct style. His work had a profound impact on early 20th-century British literature, particularly within the Imagist movement. Hulme's poetry emphasized clear expression and precise imagery, influencing later writers and critics for years to come. more
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