“Poetry never plays a more important role than it does during revolutionary periods; poetry gave the revolution its voice and in return the revolution liberated poetry from isolation; the poet now knows he is being heard by the people, especially young people; for youth, poetry and revolution are one and the same.”
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Milan Kundera is a renowned Czech-French writer known for his profound psychological insights and unique narrative techniques. His works often explore themes of personal freedom, love, morality, and existentialism, with notable titles including 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' and 'The Joke'. more
“fluttering amidst the stars / stands the thin black/ stalk / of a glimmerglass girl /”
“Readers make writers and writers make readers”
“The Poet reveals what is hidden, and what is often hidden is himself”
“A poem should create thought and emotion, whether that intended or not.”
“To the Poet, his Art can be either a nourishing nectar or bitter bane.”
“The Poet leaves a fingerprint of his true self in every poem.”