Arsenic Quote by Ezra Pound
““L'art Green arsenic smeared on an egg-white cloth, Crushed strawberries! Come, let us feast our eyes.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Green Arsenic" from "Hugh Selwyn Mauberley", 1920
The poem juxtaposes vivid, unsettling images to provoke intense visual and emotional experience.
In simple terms: Bold imagery creates striking sensory impact.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vivid, daring artistic expression.
Themes
art
surrealism
sensory
Mood
provocative
intense
Type
literary
experimental
When to use this quote
- Literary analysis
- Creative writing
- Art criticism
Key Concepts
Poetry
Imagery
Emotional intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions does the imagery evoke?
- How does contrast affect perception?
A Different Perspective
Such stark imagery may alienate some readers.
