Quote by John Barrymore

I've read some of your modern free verse and wonder who set it free.

I've read some of your modern free verse and wonder who set

Summary

This quote humorously questions the origins of modern free verse in literature. By suggesting that someone "set it free," the speaker implies that free verse emerged from a deliberate and intentional act. The quote plays on the assumption that traditional poetry followed strict rules and structures, and suggests that free verse disrupts this established order. Overall, the quote subtly engages with the notion of literary evolution and the creativity involved in breaking away from established norms.

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Poetry

By John Barrymore

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