"Poetry is something that happens in universities, in creative writing programs or in English departments"
- Mark Strand
About this Quote
In this quote, Mark Strand is suggesting that poetry is typically confined to academic settings, particularly universities, creative writing programs, and English departments. He suggests that poetry is not something that takes place naturally or spontaneously, however rather it is a product of structured and formal education. This statement may also suggest that poetry is not accessible to the general public, however rather it is scheduled for those who have the advantage of attending these institutions. In general, Strand's words highlight the institutionalization of poetry and the possible exclusion of those who do not have access to these scholastic spaces.
This quote is written / told by Mark Strand between April 11, 1934 and November 29, 2014. He was a famous Poet from USA.
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