“a fortress against ideas and against the Shuddering insidious shock of the theory-vendors The little sardine men crammed in a monster toy Who tilt their aggregate beast against our crumbling Troy.”
Book:Collected Poems
Quote by Louis MacNeice
Work
Collected Poems
This book is a collection of poems that spans different styles and themes, showcasing the diversity of poetic expression. more
Author
Louis MacNeice
Louis MacNeice was a prominent British poet of the 20th century, born on September 12, 1907, and died on September 3, 1963. He is known for his unique poetic style and profound insights into modern life. more
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