“What has any poet to trust more than the feel of the thing? Theory concerns him only until he picks up his pen, and it begins to concern him again as soon as he lays it down.”
Quote by John Ciardi
Work
Dialogue with an audience
This book presents a series of dialogues that explore a wide range of subjects, offering insights into the thoughts and perspectives of different individuals. more
Author
John Ciardi
John Ciardi was an American poet born on June 24, 1916, and died on March 30, 1986. Known for his clear and direct style of poetry, he had a profound impact on 20th-century American poetry. more
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