Communication Quote by Michel Deguy
““..the poem is made of sequences in which images, figures of speech and rhythm are undivided. One needs to enter this ‘undivision’", and what it does, the proposition it issues, in both senses of the word, logical and erotic: “Let us call a sentence a proposition. A poem makes propositions””
About This Quote
Poetry fuses images, rhythm, and logical‑erotic propositions, creating an indivisible experience that conveys meaning beyond ordinary language.
In simple terms: Poetry blends imagery, rhythm, and logic into a unified whole.
Key Takeaway
Read poetry as a seamless, multi‑sensory proposition.
Themes
poetry
language
logic
Mood
contemplative
artistic
Type
observation
question
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- literary analysis
- teaching poetry
Key Concepts
literature
aesthetics
semiotics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a poem’s rhythm affect its meaning?
- What logical or erotic ideas emerge for you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation can be highly subjective.
