Quote by Mark Van Doren

The job of the poet is to render the world -- to see it and report it without loss, without perversion. No poet ever talks about feelings. Only sentimental people do.

The job of the poet is to render the world -- to see it and

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This quote suggests that the role of the poet is to accurately depict the world as it is, without distorting or altering it. Poets should observe and report on their surroundings objectively, avoiding the portrayal of personal emotions. According to this viewpoint, the focus of poetry should be on objective observations rather than sentimental or subjective feelings.

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By Mark Van Doren

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