Quote by Isaac Rosenberg

Nobody ever told me what to read, or ever put poetry in my way.

Nobody ever told me what to read, or ever put poetry in my w

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's perception of their lack of guidance or exposure to literature and poetry. They emphasize that throughout their life, they never received any recommendations or encouragement from others regarding what to read. Additionally, the statement highlights the absence of any opportunities or encounters with poetry, suggesting their personal exposure to the art form has been limited or nonexistent. The quote implies a sense of self-discovery in their literary journey, suggesting their reading preferences and interactions with poetry have been completely self-driven.

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Poetry

By Isaac Rosenberg

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