"I think that one possible definition of our modern culture is that it is one in which nine-tenths of our intellectuals can't read any poetry"
- Randall Jarrell
About this Quote
This quote by Randall Jarrell talks with the state of modern-day culture and the lack of admiration for the arts. He recommends that nine-tenths of pundits are unable to review poetry, which implies that they are not involving with literature and also the arts in general. This can be because of an illiteracy, or a lack of interest in the arts. It can also signify a culture that values various other quests over the arts. This can be a reflection of the present state of the world, where technology and also science are prioritized over the liberal arts. Jarrell's quote is a suggestion that the arts must not be ignored, which they are a vital part of our culture.
This quote is written / told by Randall Jarrell between May 6, 1914 and October 15, 1965. He/she was a famous Poet from USA.
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