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“My idea is simply - is very simple - is that the books of poetry should be published in far greater volume and be distributed in far greater volume, in far more substantial manner. You can sell in supermarkets very cheaply. In paperbacks. You can sell in drugstores.” quote by Joseph Brodsky
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“My idea is simply - is very simple - is that the books of poetry should be published in far greater volume and be distributed in far greater volume, in far more substantial manner. You can sell in supermarkets very cheaply. In paperbacks. You can sell in drugstores.”

Joseph Brodsky

About This Quote

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

Poetry should be widely accessible, sold cheaply in everyday venues to reach a broader audience.

In simple terms: Make poetry cheap and everywhere.

Key Takeaway

Distribute poetry in mass markets.

Themes

accessibility literature democratization

Mood

hopeful pragmatic

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • bookstores
  • supermarkets
  • drugstores
  • online platforms

Key Concepts

publishing economics cultural diffusion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can cheap distribution maintain poetic value?
  • What venues best reach new readers?
A Different Perspective

Quality may be perceived as lower with low price.

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