Add Quote by Guy Davenport
“It is worthwhile adding that the power of the poem to teach not only sensibilities and the subtle movements of the spirit but knowledge, real lasting felt knowledge, is going mostly unnoticed among our scholars. The body of knowledge locked into and releasable from poetry can replace practically any university in the Republic. First things first, then: the primal importance of a poem is what it can add to the individual mind.Poetry is the voice of a poet at its birth, and the voice of a people in its ultimate fulfillment as a successful and useful work of art.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Role of Poetry in Education, 1970s
Poetry can teach deep feeling and lasting knowledge, often overlooked, and can substitute for formal education.
In simple terms: Poetry teaches feeling and knowledge, often ignored.
Key Takeaway
Value poetry as a learning tool.
Themes
education
poetry
knowledge
culture
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- self‑study
- curriculum design
- public lectures
Key Concepts
epistemology
aesthetics
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can poetry complement scientific curricula?
- What limits exist in using poetry as primary education?
A Different Perspective
Poetry may not cover all technical subjects comprehensively.
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