Quote by Allen Tate

Serious poetry deals with the fundamental conflicts that cannot be logically resolved: we can state the conflicts rationally, but reason does not relieve us of them.


Serious poetry deals with the fundamental conflicts that can

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This quote suggests that serious poetry tackles deep-rooted conflicts that cannot be easily resolved through logical reasoning. While we can articulate these conflicts in a rational manner, the poet recognizes that reason alone cannot solve them or ease the burden they impose on us. This highlights the power of poetry in exploring complex human emotions, dilemmas, and paradoxes that often evade straightforward logical resolutions. It emphasizes the poet's role in delving into the inherent complexities of human existence that go beyond the confines of reason, heightening our understanding and engagement with these unfathomable conflicts.

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Poetry
By Allen Tate
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