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Quote by John Ashbery

“Much that is beautiful must be discarded So that we may resemble a taller Impression of ourselves.”

Quote by John Ashbery

Book:Selected poems

Work

This book compiles a selection of poems that showcase the depth and diversity of the author's poetic voice, exploring a range of subjects and employing different literary techniques. more

Author

John Ashbery is an influential American poet born on July 28, 1927. Known for his innovative poetry style and rich imagination, his work has had a profound impact on postmodern poetry. more

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