Quote by W. H. Auden

As a poet there is only one political duty, and that is to defend one's language against corruption. When it is corrupted, people lose faith in what they hear and this leads to violence.

As a poet there is only one political duty, and that is to d

Summary

In this quote, the emphasis is on the responsibility of poets to protect and preserve language from corruption. The poet asserts that the primary political duty of a poet is to defend language's integrity. This defense is crucial because when language is manipulated or distorted, people's trust in verbal communication is eroded. Ultimately, this loss of faith in what is heard can foster conflict and aggression within society. By upholding the purity of language, poets play a vital role in promoting understanding and preventing violence.

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By W. H. Auden

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