“All the great things have been denied and we live in an intricacy of new and local mythologies, political, economic, poetic, which are asserted with an ever-enlarging incoherence.”
Quote by Wallace Stevens
Work
The Necessary Angel: Essays on Reality and the Imagination
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the intricate connections between the tangible world and the realm of the imagination. The author examines how our perceptions of reality are shaped by our creative thoughts and dreams. more
Author
Wallace Stevens
Wallace Stevens was an American poet known for his unique modernist style and philosophical reflections. His poetry often explores the connection between abstract concepts and everyday life, and is considered one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. more
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