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The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mold of the body and mind
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"The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mold of the body and mind"

- Virginia Woolf

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This quote by Virginia Woolf talks to the differences between poetry and prose. Woolf suggests that poetry is a more abstract kind of expression, permitting the poet to communicate their essence, or the core of their being. Prose, on the other hand, is more concrete and tangible, taking the form of the body and mind. This suggests that prose is more grounded in reality, while poetry is more abstract and available to analysis. Woolf's quote highlights the special qualities of both poetry and prose, and how they can be utilized to reveal different elements of the human experience. By comparing the two kinds of composing, Woolf emphasizes the significance of both in communicating the intricacies of life.

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Virginia Woolf This quote is written / told by Virginia Woolf between January 25, 1882 and March 28, 1941. She was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 73 other quotes.

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