Quote by Alfred Edward Housman

I could no more define poetry than a terrier can define a rat.

I could no more define poetry than a terrier can define a ra

Summary

This quote suggests that defining poetry is as futile as expecting a terrier to define a rat. It emphasizes the notion that poetry is a deeply subjective and personal form of artistic expression that eludes rigid definition. Just as a terrier instinctively pursues and engages with a rat without needing to understand it, poetry is similarly experienced and appreciated on an instinctual and emotional level. It highlights the ineffable and elusive quality of poetry that resists categorization or concise explanation, bridging the gap between the realms of logic and creativity.

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Poetry

By Alfred Edward Housman

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