Expects Quote by Alan Lightman
“No one ever expects poetry to sell...”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Economics of Poetry, 2005
Poetry rarely sells well.
In simple terms: Poetry is not commercially successful.
Value art beyond its market price.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- publishing
- grant writing
- artist residencies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we equate success with sales?
- How can poets sustain themselves financially?
Commercial success isn’t the only metric.