Books Quote by Salvatore Quasimodo
“Poetry is the revelation of a feeling that the poet believes to be interior and personal which the reader recognizes as his own.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: Selected Poems, Salvatore Quasimodo, 1950
Poetry connects the poet’s inner feeling with the reader’s own experience, creating shared emotional insight.
In simple terms: Poetry reveals shared inner feelings.
Key Takeaway
Write to bridge personal and universal emotions.
Themes
art
poetry
empathy
expression
Mood
introspective
evocative
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- literature education
- therapy
- public speaking
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
psychology of art
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal experience shape artistic expression?
- In what ways can poetry foster empathy?
A Different Perspective
Not all readers will identify with the poet’s interior.
