“It is worthwhile adding that the power of the poem to teach not only sensibilities and the subtle movements of the spirit but knowledge, real lasting felt knowledge, is going mostly unnoticed among our scholars. The body of knowledge locked into and releasable from poetry can replace practically any university in the Republic. First things first, then: the primal importance of a poem is what it can add to the individual mind.Poetry is the voice of a poet at its birth, and the voice of a people in its ultimate fulfillment as a successful and useful work of art.”
Quote by Guy Davenport
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Guy Davenport
Guy Davenport was an American writer born on November 23, 1927, and passed away on January 4, 2005. His works are known for their unique literary style and profound insights into Southern American culture. more
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