Quote by Andrea Dworkin

Poetry, the genre of purest beauty, was born of a truncated woman: her head severed from her body with a sword, a symbolic penis.

Poetry, the genre of purest beauty, was born of a truncated

Summary

This quote suggests that poetry, known for its profound beauty, has its origins in something violent and tragic. The reference to a "truncated woman" portrays poetry as an entity that emerged from pain and brutality. The severed head, a metaphorical representation of a phallic symbol, possibly alludes to the aggressive and masculine nature of creative expression. Ultimately, the quote highlights the dichotomy between the aesthetic elegance of poetry and its unsettling beginnings.

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By Andrea Dworkin

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