A Poet must Feel what he Writes

The Earl of Roscommon. "A Poet must Feel what he Writes." New York Saturday Press. 18 Jan. 1859: 4.

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newspaper

Genre:

poetry

Abstract:

Poetry cannot be contrived, but comes straight from a poet's feelings. To produce truly inspirational work, one must be patient for the "summons" of the Muse. “Mere human lines” result from a poet’s “adulterate” effort.

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