Art Quote by Cecil Day-Lewis
“The poetic myths are dead; and the poetic image, which is the myth of the individual, reigns in their stead.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Collected Poems of Cecil Day-Lewis, 1995
The old collective myths have vanished, leaving personal mythic images to dominate our inner narratives.
In simple terms: Old myths die, personal images rule.
Key Takeaway
Embrace personal storytelling.
Themes
myth
individualism
poetry
identity
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- therapy sessions
- creative retreats
- personal branding
Key Concepts
existentialism
symbolism
narrative theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal images shape your choices?
- Can you create new myths for yourself?
A Different Perspective
Personal myths can become limiting if unexamined.
![“The poetic image […] is not an echo of the past. On the contrary: through the brilliance of any image, the distant past resounds with echoes.” quote by Gaston Bachelard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8a9/gaston-bachelard-2318_brilliance_the-poetic-image-is-not-an-echo-of-the-p_1218274.jpg)
