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In high school, we studied a lot of poetical forms. I was really interested in the math that was involved and the strang
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"In high school, we studied a lot of poetical forms. I was really interested in the math that was involved and the strange live break ups. That gave me a great amount of respect for a rhymed stanza"

- Joanna Newsom

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This quote by Joanna Newsom speaks with the value of poetry in her high school education. She was especially thinking about the mathematical elements of poetry, such as the structure of rhymed stanzas. She was likewise intrigued by the method that lines might be broken up in a poem to develop a certain effect. This experience gave her a terrific appreciation for the art of poetry and the skill associated with crafting a rhymed stanza. It is clear that her high school education had an enduring influence on her, as she still holds a terrific respect for the type of poetry. This quote functions as a pointer of the value of poetry in our lives and the power it can need to shape our viewpoints.

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Joanna Newsom This quote is written / told by Joanna Newsom somewhere between January 18, 1982 and today. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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