Quote by Carol Ann Duffy

Auden said poetry makes nothing happen. But I wonder if the opposite could be true. It could make something happen.

Auden said poetry makes nothing happen. But I wonder if the

Summary

This quote suggests that while poet W.H. Auden believed that poetry has no tangible impact on the world, the speaker contemplates if the opposite could also be true. They question Auden's viewpoint by considering the transformative potential of poetry. The speaker speculates that poetry might indeed have the power to instigate change or inspire action. In essence, they grapple with the possibility that poetry could be a catalyst for meaningful and impactful experiences or events.

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Poetry

By Carol Ann Duffy

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