Quote by Norman MacCaig

When I was asked to be Writer in Residence at Edinburgh I thought, you can't teach poetry. This is ridiculous.

When I was asked to be Writer in Residence at Edinburgh I th

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their initial skepticism towards the idea of being a Writer in Residence at Edinburgh and teaching poetry. They believe that poetry cannot be taught, deeming the idea ridiculous. This short explanation reflects the speaker's doubts about the ability to teach a form of creative expression that they may view as inherently personal and individualistic.

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Poetry

By Norman MacCaig

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