Character Quote by Janet Frame
““...we could think or feel as we wished toward the characters, or as the poet, discounting history, invited us to; we were the poet's guest, his world was his own kingdom, reached, as one of the poems told us, through the 'Ring of Words'...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Owls of the World, 1978
The poet invites readers to inhabit his imagined realm, treating words as a gateway to a shared, timeless experience.
In simple terms: Poetry lets us enter the poet’s world through language.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the immersive power of words.
Themes
imagination
poetry
reader engagement
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- creative writing workshops
- classroom discussions
Key Concepts
Narrative immersion
authorial voice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape your perception of reality?
- What does being a “guest” in a poem feel like?
A Different Perspective
Some may find the metaphor overly abstract.
![“[Kenneth Koch] taught children in public schools in New York City to write poems and told them down worry about rhyming, don't worry about any of that stuff. You know, write a poem where you mention three colors and make it five lines - or he would just give them, you know, little strategies. And…” quote by Jim Jarmusch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/694/jim-jarmusch-3256_children_kenneth-koch-taught-children-in-public-s_775146.jpg)
