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“It is good sometimes for poetry to disenchant us.” quote by Robert Hass
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“It is good sometimes for poetry to disenchant us.”

Robert Hass

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Source Poetry Collection: "The Gift of Tongues", 2000

Poetry can serve to strip away illusion, revealing deeper truths.

In simple terms: Poetry sometimes removes enchantment.

Key Takeaway

Use poetry to confront reality.

Themes

art truth disillusionment literature

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • reading poetry
  • creative writing
  • education
  • therapy

Key Concepts

aesthetics philosophy critical theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does losing enchantment affect your perception?
  • When is enchantment valuable?
A Different Perspective

Not all readers appreciate loss of enchantment.

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