Quote by Oscar Wilde

There are two ways to dislike poetry: One is to dislike it; the other is to read Pope.

There are two ways to dislike poetry: One is to dislike it;

Summary

This quote, coined by American poet Hilaire Belloc, humorously suggests that if someone dislikes poetry, it might simply be due to reading the works of Alexander Pope. In a playful manner, Belloc suggests that Pope's poetry can be challenging for some readers, potentially causing them to develop a dislike for the entire genre. It highlights the idea that individual preferences can influence our opinions of certain art forms, and perhaps urges readers to explore a wider range of poets before forming a negative judgment on poetry as a whole.

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By Oscar Wilde

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