Quote by Joseph Brodsky

Poetry is rather an approach to things, to life, than it is typographical production.

Poetry is rather an approach to things, to life, than it is

Summary

This quote suggests that poetry is not simply about the physical act of writing or creating text, but it is more of an attitude or perspective towards the world. It implies that poetry is a means of engaging with life, a way of understanding and interpreting experiences. The quote suggests that poetry goes beyond the written words on a page and is more about the mindset or approach one adopts in observing and exploring the intricacies of existence.

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Poetry

By Joseph Brodsky

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