Quote by Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

From what the moderns want, we must learn what poetry should become from what the ancients did, what poetry must be.

From what the moderns want, we must learn what poetry should

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This quote suggests that in order to understand what poetry should evolve into in modern times, we must study and learn from the works of ancient poets. By looking at the accomplishments and qualities of the past, we can determine the essential elements that poetry should possess in current society. It implies that the wisdom and knowledge passed down through generations can guide the transformation and development of poetry to align with the needs and desires of modern audiences.

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