Quote by Anna Quindlen

There is little premium in poetry in a world that thinks of Pound and Whitman as a weight and a sampler, not an Ezra, a Walt, a thing of beauty, a joy forever.

There is little premium in poetry in a world that thinks of

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This quote highlights the devaluation of poetry in a society that fails to appreciate the brilliance and beauty of poets like Pound and Whitman. It suggests that their works are seen merely as objects with weight and limited to being snippets or samples, rather than acknowledging them as monumental figures in literature. The quote expresses a lament for a world that fails to recognize and cherish the profound impact and timeless joy that poetry can bring.

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