Quote by GÃ¼nter Brus

Poetry is when words are robbed of their attributed truth.

Poetry is when words are robbed of their attributed truth.

Summary

This quote suggests that in poetry, words lose their conventional meaning or "truth" and take on a different, perhaps more abstract or metaphorical quality. Poetry diverges from the direct, literal interpretation of language and allows for a more subjective and imaginative experience. It implies that poetry transcends the limitations imposed by the assigned meanings and allows the reader to explore alternative interpretations and new perspectives. By robbing words of their attributed truth, poetry provokes a deeper emotional and intellectual response, inviting readers to engage with language and meaning in a more open and creative way.

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