Accounts Quote by James Joyce
“Poetry, even when apparently most fantastic, is always a revolt against artifice, a revolt, in a sense, against actuality. It speaks of what seems fantastic and unreal to those who have lost the simple intuitions which are the test of reality; and, as it is often found at war with its age, so it makes no account of history, which is fabled by the daughters of memory.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Ulysses, 1922
Poetry resists artificiality, confronting reality, and often clashes with its era, ignoring historical narratives.
In simple terms: Poetry fights fake art and embraces truth.
Key Takeaway
Value genuine expression over contrived forms.
Themes
poetry
authenticity
reality
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- creative writing workshops
- art criticism
Key Concepts
artifice
historical critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does poetry challenge conventional truth?
- What role does history play in poetic rebellion?
A Different Perspective
Poetry can be inaccessible to some readers.
