Quote by Ian Hamilton Finlay

But at the beginning it was clear to me that concrete poetry was peculiarly suited for using in public settings. This was my idea, but of course I never really much got the chance to do it.

But at the beginning it was clear to me that concrete poetry

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their belief that concrete poetry is highly appropriate for displaying in public spaces. They recognize the potential of concrete poetry to capture attention within these settings. However, the speaker laments the lack of opportunities they personally had to realize this idea and bring concrete poetry to the public realm. This quote suggests the speaker's frustration at not being able to fully explore the potential impact of concrete poetry in a widely accessible manner.

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Poetry

By Ian Hamilton Finlay

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