Quote by Thomas Harrison

A poem conveys not a message so much as the provenance of a message, an advent of sense.

A poem conveys not a message so much as the provenance of a

Summary

This quote suggests that a poem serves to bring forth a sensation or understanding rather than simply delivering a direct message. It implies that a poem is more about the origin or source from which the message comes, rather than the message itself. It emphasizes the transformative power of poetry, highlighting how it enables the reader or listener to experience a new realization or perception of the world rather than purely transmitting information.

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By Thomas Harrison

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