Quote by Howard Nemerov

I never abandoned either forms or freedom. I imagine that most of what could be called free verse is in my first book. I got through that fairly early.

I never abandoned either forms or freedom. I imagine that mo

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In this quote, the speaker is asserting that they have never forsaken the use of poetic forms nor the pursuit of creative freedom in their writing. They suggest that their early works, particularly their first book, encapsulate what could be defined as free verse. By mentioning that they got "through that fairly early," the speaker implies that they moved past using strict forms and explored more unconventional and liberated styles of poetry, indicating a progression in their artistic journey.

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