Quote by Jose Bergamin

The novel is born of disillusionment the poem, of despair.

The novel is born of disillusionment the poem, of despair.

Summary

This quote suggests that novels are often written as a response to feelings of disappointment or dissatisfaction with the world, while poems are created in moments of deep sadness or hopelessness. Both forms of writing are characterized by a certain emotional intensity, but novels may reflect a more general discontentment, while poems tend to express more personal and profound sorrows.

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By Jose Bergamin

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