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Quote by Yvor Winters

“Even though poetry was written for the 'minds ear' as well as the physical ear, the minds ear can be trained only by the other ... which comes back to reading poetry aloud.”

Quote by Yvor Winters

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Yvor Winters
Yvor Winters

Yvor Winters was a prominent American poet known for his formalist approach to poetry. Born on October 17, 1900, in California, he spent much of his life in the Pacific Northwest. His poetry is characterized by its intellectual depth and rigorous craftsmanship, often focusing on themes of nature, morality, and the human condition. Winters was also a respected critic and literary theorist, contributing significantly to the understanding of American poetry. more

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