Quote by Allen Tate

How does one happen to write a poem: where does it come from? That is the question asked by the psychologists or the geneticists of poetry.

How does one happen to write a poem: where does it come from

Summary

This quote poses a question about the origin of poetry and the creative process behind it. It criticizes the attempts of psychologists and geneticists to find a concrete answer to this question. The quote questions whether the source of poetry can be solely understood and explained through a scientific lens. It suggests that the nature of poetry and its creation is more elusive, complex, and perhaps even mystical than what these fields of study can comprehend.

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Poetry

By Allen Tate

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