Quote by A. R. Ammons

I am grateful for - though I can't keep up with - the flood of articles, theses, and textbooks that mean to share insight concerning the nature of poetry.

I am grateful for - though I can't keep up with - the flood

Summary

The quote expresses gratitude for the abundance of literature that aims to provide understanding about the essence of poetry. The speaker acknowledges that the vast amount of articles, theses, and textbooks on the subject is difficult to keep up with. Despite not being able to fully absorb all the knowledge available, the speaker appreciates the efforts made to share insights and information about poetry.

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Poetry

By A. R. Ammons

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