Quote by Mark Strand

Poetry is, first and last, language - the rest is filler.

Poetry is, first and last, language - the rest is filler.

Summary

This quote suggests that poetry is primarily centered around language. It suggests that the essence of poetry lies in the composition of words and phrases, and everything else present in a poem is secondary. The quote dismisses any extraneous elements, emphasizing that language itself is the core component that distinguishes poetry and holds the true meaning and beauty within a poem.

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Poetry

By Mark Strand

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