Quote by Al Alvarez

In I had attacked the British poets' nervous preference for gentility above all else, and their avoidance of the uncomfortable, destructive truths both of the inner life and of the present time.

In I had attacked the British poets' nervous preference for

Summary

This quote reflects the author's criticism of British poets for prioritizing politeness and avoiding confronting the harsh realities of life and current issues. The author argues that the poets' tendency to focus on maintaining a refined and elegant image restricts their ability to explore and express the inner struggles and societal problems. They advocate for the acknowledgment and exploration of uncomfortable and destructive truths as a necessary aspect of art and literature.

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