Quote by Lascelles Abercrombie

Traditional matter must be glorified, since it would be easier to listen to the re-creation of familiar stories than to quite new and unexpected things the listeners, we must remember, needed poetry chiefly as the re-creation of tired hours.

Traditional matter must be glorified, since it would be easi

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This quote suggests that traditional stories and matter should be celebrated because it is easier for people to engage with and appreciate familiar narratives. Instead of presenting them with completely new and unexpected ideas, it is beneficial to provide a form of escapism through poetry that rejuvenates their tired minds. Essentially, poetry serves as a means to recreate and invigorate individuals during moments of exhaustion or boredom, making it necessary to draw on familiar themes and stories that they can easily relate to and find comfort in.

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