Quote by Umberto Eco

I would define the poetic effect as the capacity that a text displays for continuing to generate different readings, without ever being completely consumed.

I would define the poetic effect as the capacity that a text

Summary

The quote suggests that a poetic text has the power to be interpreted in various ways and continue to yield new meanings over time. It implies that the richness and depth of a poem or literary work allows it to be continuously analyzed and understood from different perspectives, without ever being fully exhausted or limited to one fixed interpretation. This idea emphasizes the enduring and open-ended nature of poetry, highlighting its ability to evoke diverse emotions and thoughts in its readers.

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By Umberto Eco

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