“The poetic myths are dead; and the poetic image, which is the myth of the individual, reigns in their stead.”
Book:The Poetic Image
Quote by Cecil Day-Lewis
Work
The Poetic Image
This book delves into the rich relationship between poetic expression and the visual arts, examining how imagery and metaphor are utilized to evoke emotion and convey meaning across different mediums. more
Author
Cecil Day-Lewis
Cecil Day-Lewis, a British poet, was born on April 27, 1904, and died on May 22, 1972. His poetry, deeply influenced by both Romanticism and Modernism, is renowned for its profound emotion and exquisite technique. more
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