Quote by James Joyce

Poetry, even when apparently most fantastic, is always a revolt against artifice, a revolt, in a sense, against actuality.

Poetry, even when apparently most fantastic, is always a rev

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This quote suggests that poetry, regardless of its seemingly imaginative or surreal nature, serves as a rebellion against artificiality and a form of resistance against the confines of reality. Poetic expression is seen as a means to challenge the constructed aspects of society and transcend the limitations of tangible existence. It implies that poetry provides an avenue for individuals to reject conventional norms and explore alternative dimensions of truth and creativity.

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