Quote by G. K. Chesterton

Once I planned to write a book of poems entirely about the things in my pocket. But I found it would be too long; and the age of the great epics is past.


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Summary

This quote reflects the author's intention to write a book of poems revolving around ordinary objects found in their pocket. However, upon realizing the enormity of this endeavor, the author deems it unfeasible since it would become excessively long. In acknowledging the era of grand epics as a thing of the past, the quote also suggests the author's understanding that the significance or appeal of lengthy literary works has diminished in contemporary times.

By G. K. Chesterton
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