Poetry quote by Mark Strand

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Usually a life turned into a poem is misrepresented
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"Usually a life turned into a poem is misrepresented"

- Mark Strand

About this Quote

In this quote, Mark Strand is recommending that when a person's life is transformed into a poem, it is typically not properly depicted. This could be due to the constraints of language and the inability to totally catch the intricacies of a person's experiences and emotions. It might likewise be an outcome of the poet's own predispositions and analyses, which might not align with the true essence of the individual's life. Ultimately, this quote highlights the idea that poetry, while lovely and effective, might not constantly be an accurate reflection of reality. It acts as a tip to method poems with a crucial eye and to acknowledge that they are simply one analysis of a person's life.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mark Strand between April 11, 1934 and November 29, 2014. He was a famous Poet from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Poetry. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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