Poetry must be as well written as prose.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Poetry should adhere to the same standards of clarity and quality as prose writing.
- In plain terms
- Good poetry requires the same discipline as good prose.
- What can you take from it?
- Write poetry with the same care and clarity expected of prose.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does poetry need to be clear?
- What standards should you set?
Another view
Poetry often relies on ambiguity that prose does not.
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