Admire Quote by Charlotte Bronte
“If you like poetry let it be first rate, Milton, Shakespeare, Thomson, Goldsmith Pope (if you will though I don't admire him), Scott, Byron, Campbell, Wordsworth and Southey. Now Ellen don't be startled at the names of Shakespeare, and Byron. Both these were great Men and their works are like themselves, You will know how to chuse the good and avoid the evil, the finest passages are always the purest, the bad are invariably revolting you will never wish to read them over twice.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Literary Criticism, 19th Century, null
Encourages discerning readers to prioritize high-quality poetry and avoid inferior works.
In simple terms: Choose good poetry, avoid bad.
Key Takeaway
Read critically, seek excellence.
Themes
literature
criticism
quality
reading
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
explanatory
advisory
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal reading
- teaching literature
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
canon formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define 'good' poetry?
- What criteria guide your selections?
A Different Perspective
Subjectivity of taste may limit inclusivity.
