Contradiction Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
“I hold that a long poem does not exist. I maintain that the phrase, "a long poem," is simply a flat contradiction in terms.”
About This Quote
Argues that the concept of a “long poem” is contradictory, suggesting such a form cannot truly exist.
In simple terms: The idea of a long poem is logically inconsistent.
Key Takeaway
Question traditional literary categories.
Themes
poetry
form
logic
Mood
inquisitive
philosophical
Type
theoretical
exploratory
When to use this quote
- academic discussion
- writing workshop
- literary criticism
Key Concepts
literary theory
creative writing
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a poem be both long and cohesive?
- How do we define poetic length?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore works that function as extended poems.
