"I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. My family was not nationally known as being a literary family, though my mother and my mother's side of the family in general were interested in literature"
- Kenneth Koch
About this Quote
This quote by Kenneth Koch speaks with the concept that not all households have a literary background. Koch was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and his family was not nationally understood for its literary achievements. However, Koch's mom and her side of the family had an interest in literature. This recommends that even though his family was not popular for its literary works, they still wanted literature and motivated Koch to pursue his own literary interests. This quote also talks to the idea that even if a household does not have a literary background, they can still cultivate an appreciation for literature and influence their kids to pursue their own literary interests.
This quote is written / told by Kenneth Koch between February 27, 1925 and July 6, 2002. He/she was a famous Poet from USA.
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