Ears Quote by Yvor Winters
“Even though poetry was written for the 'minds ear' as well as the physical ear, the minds ear can be trained only by the other ... which comes back to reading poetry aloud.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Art of Poetry," 1939
Poetry engages both intellectual and sensory listening; training the mind's ear requires reading aloud to connect thought and sound.
In simple terms: Reading poetry aloud trains the mind.
Key Takeaway
Practice reading poetry aloud.
Themes
poetry
learning
perception
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- literature classes
- personal study
- public readings
- teaching poetry
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
cognitive training
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hearing your own voice change your understanding?
- Can silent reading achieve the same depth?
A Different Perspective
Some may find reading aloud uncomfortable or ineffective.
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