"And yet, in a culture like ours, which is given to material comforts, and addicted to forms of entertainment that offer immediate gratification, it is surprising that so much poetry is written"
- Mark Strand
About this Quote
This quote by Mark Strand talks to the power of poetry in our culture. In spite of the fact that we are surrounded by material conveniences and types of home entertainment that use instant satisfaction, poetry is still being written and valued. This speaks with the timelessness of poetry and its ability to go beyond the material world. It is a suggestion that poetry is an effective type of expression that can capture the human experience in such a way that nothing else can. It is a testament to the power of the written word and its ability to move us and motivate us. It is a tip that poetry is an important part of our culture and ought to be commemorated and valued.
This quote is written / told by Mark Strand between April 11, 1934 and November 29, 2014. He was a famous Poet from USA.
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