Books Quote by Mary Annette Von Arnim
““Why don't they read him more? I have him in eight volumes; none of your little books of selections, which somehow take away all his true flavour, but every bit of him from beginning to end. Nobody ever made so many couplets that fit in to so many occasions of one's life. I believe I could describe my daily life with Mrs. Barnes and Dolly entirely in couplets from Crabbe. It is the odd fate of his writings to have turned by the action of time from serious to droll. He decomposes, as it were, hilariously. I lay for hours this afternoon enjoying his neat couplets. He enchants me. I forget time when I am with him. It was Crabbe who made me late for supper. But he is the last person one takes out for a walk with one if one isn't happy. Crabbe is a barometer of serenity. You have to be in a cloudless mood to enjoy him. I was in that mood to-day. I had escaped.””
About This Quote
The author laments that selected works strip away an author's true flavor, while the original poems capture life's moments, offering solace and timeless serenity.
In simple terms: Original poetry preserves life's authentic moments.
Key Takeaway
Read unedited poetry for deeper insight.
Themes
literature
poetry
authenticity
solace
time
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
Books:1
Couplets:1
Daily life:1
Life:1
Time:1
Couplets Crabbe:1
Time Crabbe:1
Crabbe Late:1
Happy Crabbe:1
When to use this quote
- reading clubs
- personal journaling
- academic study
Key Concepts
creative writing
literary criticism
personal reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does editing alter a poet’s voice?
- What poems resonate with your daily life?
A Different Perspective
Edited anthologies may lose nuance.
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