Quote by John Keats

Poetry should surprise by a fine excess and not by singularity --it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts, and appear almost a remembrance.

Poetry should surprise by a fine excess and not by singulari

Summary

This quote emphasizes that poetry should not aim to surprise the reader with unusual or peculiar ideas, but rather with an exquisite overflow of emotions, imagery, and language. It suggests that poetry should resonate deeply with the reader, evoking a sense of familiarity as if it taps into their own profound reflections. The goal is for the words to resonate so strongly that they feel like a recollection of the reader's own elevated thoughts and experiences.

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