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“And in the mean time my songs will travel, And the devirginated young ladies will enjoy them when they have got over the strangeness” quote by Ezra Pound
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“And in the mean time my songs will travel, And the devirginated young ladies will enjoy them when they have got over the strangeness”

Ezra Pound

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker anticipates that their songs will eventually be appreciated by young women once they overcome initial unfamiliarity.

In simple terms: Songs will be liked after initial strangeness fades.

Key Takeaway

Patience in artistic reception leads to eventual appreciation.

Themes

art patience reception culture

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

cultural philosophical

When to use this quote

  • music
  • performance
  • cultural shifts
  • generational taste

Key Concepts

aesthetic appreciation social norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes art initially strange to new audiences?
  • How does time change artistic acceptance?
A Different Perspective

The quote assumes a specific audience and may ignore broader appeal.

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