Exaltation Quote by Robert Graves
“The function of poetry is religious invocation of the muse; its use is the experience of mixed exaltation and horror that her presence excites.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The White Goddess, 1948
Poetry serves as a sacred summons to the muse, producing mixed feelings of awe and terror.
In simple terms: Poetry invokes the muse, blending awe and fear.
Seek both wonder and darkness in art.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- spiritual retreats
- art therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear enhance artistic depth?
- Can sacred invocation be secular?
Balancing awe and horror can be unsettling.