Quote by Denis Johnson

All the modern verse plays, they're terrible they're mostly about the poetry. It's more important that the play is first.

All the modern verse plays, they're terrible they're mostly

Summary

This quote emphasizes the belief that many modern verse plays prioritize the poetic elements over the actual storytelling and content of the play. It suggests that the primary focus should be on crafting a well-structured and engaging play, with the poetry serving as a secondary element. In other words, the quote argues that the quality and substance of the play itself should take precedence over the aesthetics of the language used.

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By Denis Johnson

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