Quote by Robert Morgan

I love to compare different time frames. Poetry can evoke the time of the subject. By a very careful choice of words you can evoke an era, completely throw the poem into a different time scale.

I love to compare different time frames. Poetry can evoke th

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This quote suggests that the speaker finds delight in examining different time periods through poetry. They believe that the art of choosing words skillfully in a poem can evoke a specific time period or era, transforming the entire essence of the piece. It highlights the power of language in transporting readers or listeners to different time scales, enhancing their appreciation for the subject's historical context.

By Robert Morgan

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