“So what rhyming poems do is they take all these nearby sound curves and remind you that they first existed that way in your brain. Before they meant something specific, they had a shape and a way of being said. And now, yes, gloom and broom are floating fifty miles away from each other in you mind because they refer to different notions, but they're cheek-by-jowl as far as your tongue is concerned. And that's what a poem does. Poems match sounds up the way you matched them when you were a tiny kid, using that detachable front phoneme.”
Quote by Nicholson Baker
Work
The Anthologist: A Novel
In this novel, the protagonist is a poet who grapples with the complexities of poetry and the process of selecting and arranging poems for an anthology. The story delves into the author's personal experiences, the history of poetry, and the intricacies of literary composition. more
Author
Nicholson Baker
Nicholson Baker is an American writer known for his profound insights into everyday life and his unique perspective on historical events. His works, which span across novels, non-fiction, and poetry, often depict characters' psychological states and social backgrounds with a delicate touch. more
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