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However, poetry does not live solely in books or in school anthologies
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"However, poetry does not live solely in books or in school anthologies"

- Eugenio Montale

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This quote by Eugenio Montale recommends that poetry is not confined to the composed word. It indicates that poetry is not limited to the pages of books or anthologies, but can be found in many other locations. Montale is suggesting that poetry is a living, breathing art form that can be found in several locations. It can be discovered in the charm of nature, in the discussions of everyday life, in the music of a tune, and in the emotions of a person. Poetry is a type of expression that can be found in many different places, and it is not restricted to the composed word. Montale is suggesting that poetry is an effective kind of expression that can be discovered in several places, and it must not be confined to books or anthologies.

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Italy Flag This quote is written / told by Eugenio Montale between October 12, 1896 and September 12, 1981. He/she was a famous Poet from Italy. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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