Anthony Hecht Quotes

A collection of quotes by Anthony Hecht.

Anthony Hecht (1923-2004) was an American poet, translator, and educator. Born in New York City and raised in various European cities, he served in World War II before attending Kenyon College and Yale University. Hecht's poetry, characterized by formal structure and themes of moral reflection, garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. He taught at various universities, including the University of Rochester, where he was a staple of the English department for over 30 years. Hecht's works, often exploring the dark and tragic aspects of human experience, continue to be celebrated for their craftsmanship and insight.

A lot of the fun lies in trying to penetrate the mystery and

A lot of the fun lies in trying to penetrate the mystery and this is best done by saying over the lines to yourself again and again, till they pass through the stage of sounding like nonsense, and finally return to a full sense that had at first escaped notice.

Anthony Hecht

Best

There's not a good poet I know who has not at the beck and c

There's not a good poet I know who has not at the beck and call of his memory a vast quantity of poetry that composes his mental library.

Anthony Hecht

Poetry

Poetry operates by hints and dark suggestions. It is full of

Poetry operates by hints and dark suggestions. It is full of secrets and hidden formulae, like a witch's brew.

Anthony Hecht

Poetry