"And the second question, can poetry be taught? I didn't think so"
- Norman MacCaig
About this Quote
Norman MacCaig, a prominent Scottish poet, reviews the question of whether verse can be instructed. He admits that he didn't assume so, suggesting that verse is more of a natural talent as opposed to a skill that can be obtained with direction. While certain techniques and also forms of verse can certainly be taught, he indicates that the true essence of verse - the ability to catch and communicate emotions, experiences, and also ideas in an uniquely effective method - is something that comes from within. Some may suggest that writing workshops and MFA programs can aid refine one's poetic voice, yet ultimately, MacCaig seems to recommend that the best poetry originates from the heart and can not be shown.
This quote is written / told by Norman MacCaig between November 14, 1910 and January 23, 1996. He was a famous Poet from Scotland.
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