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The drama is complete poetry. The ode and the epic contain it only in germ; it contains both of them in a state of high development, and epitomizes both.

The drama is complete poetry. The ode and the epic contain i

Summary

This quote by Friedrich von Schlegel suggests that drama encompasses the essence of poetry. While odes and epics may hint at what poetry can be, drama fully embodies and represents both forms of poetry at a matured and condensed state. In other words, drama is the culmination and epitome of poetry, combining the elements of lyrical and narrative poetry within its framework.

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