Quote by C.S. Lewis

Periods' are largely an invention of the historians. The poetsthemselves are not conscious of living in any period and refuse to conform to the scheme.

Periods' are largely an invention of the historians. The poe

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of historical periods is primarily a construct created by historians, rather than something that poets or other artists actively recognize or adhere to. The quote implies that poets do not perceive their work as being confined to any particular period, and they resist conforming to this categorization imposed upon them by historians. It implies that poets operate outside of temporal boundaries and create timeless art that transcends specific periods.

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