Emotion Quote by X. J. Kennedy
“In poetry, only emotion endures.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: The Poetry of X. J. Kennedy, 1990
Emotion is the lasting element of poetry, outlasting form and technique.
In simple terms: Emotion lasts in poetry.
Key Takeaway
Embrace feeling in writing.
Themes
art
emotion
longevity
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- literary analysis
- teaching poetry
Key Concepts
Aesthetic
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does emotion shape your memory of a poem?
- Can form ever capture feeling?
A Different Perspective
Emotion may be fleeting in personal experience.
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