Quote by Charles Dickens

Poetry's unnat'ral; no man ever talked poetry 'cept a beadle on boxin' day

Poetry's unnat'ral; no man ever talked poetry 'cept a beadl

Summary

This quote suggests that poetry is seen as something artificial and contrived. It implies that the average person does not engage in poetic speech or conversation unless it is a rare occasion, such as on Boxing Day, when a beadle (a ceremonial officer) might recite poetry. The quote seems to reflect a perception that poetry is not a natural form of communication for ordinary people, perhaps hinting at a disconnect between poetry and everyday language.

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