Quote by Robert Fitzgerald

Poetry is at least an elegance and at most a revelation.

Poetry is at least an elegance and at most a revelation.

Summary

This quote suggests that poetry encompasses both beauty and profound insights. On one level, it speaks to the elegance found in poetic expressions, highlighting their aesthetic quality and ability to captivate the audience through creative language and imagery. On a deeper level, it implies that poetry has the power to reveal deeper truths, emotions, and experiences that can inspire or change the way we perceive the world. It implies that poetry has the potential to not only be aesthetically pleasing but also transformative and enlightening.

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Poetry

By Robert Fitzgerald

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