Quote by Jane Campion
And, I mean, I think poetry does need to be met to some extent, especially, I guess, 19th century poetry, and for me, it's just been so worth the effort. It's like I'm planting a garden in my head.
Summary
The quote emphasizes the idea that poetry should be actively engaged with and understood. The speaker suggests that this is particularly important for 19th-century poetry, implying its complexity necessitates effort in order to fully appreciate its meaning and value. The reference to planting a garden in one's head suggests that the process of engaging with poetry is like cultivating something beautiful and rewarding within the mind, implying that the intellectual and emotional investment in understanding poetry yields fulfilling results.
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Poetry
By Jane Campion
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