I know that in a poem, even when the speaker is speaking from the poet's experience, there's always something that's borrowed, some… — Tracy K. Smith Copy Share Image
“It seems to me now that the plain state of being human is dramatic enough for anyone; you don't need to be… — Nick Hornby Copy Share Image
Much of a poet's experience takes place in imagination only; the life he tells is oftenest the life that he strongly desires… — George Edward Woodberry Copy Share Image
“What greater violence can be done to the poet’s experience than to drag it into an early morning classroom and to go… — John Ciardi Copy Share Image
