“The difference between Pound and Whitman is not between the democrat who in deep distress could look hopefully toward the future and the fascist madly in love with the past. It is that between the woodsman and the woodcarver. It is that between the mystic harking back to his vision and the artist whose first allegiance is to his craft, and so to the reality it presents.”
Quote by Babette Deutsch
Work
Poetry in our time: a critical survey of poetry in the English-speaking world, 1900 to 1960
The volume provides an in-depth analysis of various poetic movements and styles that emerged during this period, featuring works from prominent poets of the time. more
Author
Babette Deutsch
Babette Deutsch was a distinguished American poet celebrated for her lyrical and introspective poetry. Born on September 22, 1895, she delved into themes of love, nature, and the human experience throughout her life. Deutsch's poetry frequently reflected her Jewish heritage and her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated literary field. She passed away on November 13, 1982, leaving behind a legacy of profound and moving verse. more
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