Quote by James Laughlin

Concrete poets continue to turn out beautiful things, but to me they're more visual than oral, and they almost really belong on the wall rather than in a book. I haven't the least idea of where poetry is going.

Concrete poets continue to turn out beautiful things, but to

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their appreciation for concrete poetry but notes that it leans more towards the visual realm rather than the oral. They believe that concrete poems are better suited for visual display, like being hung on walls, rather than being confined within the pages of a book. Additionally, the speaker expresses uncertainty about the direction poetry is headed, indicating their lack of knowledge or understanding regarding its future developments.

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Poetry

By James Laughlin

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