Don't send a poet to London.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sending a poet to London is unwise.
- In plain terms
- Don’t send a poet to London.
- What can you take from it?
- Some environments may stifle poetic creativity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes London unsuitable for a poet?
- How can one assess cultural fit?
Another view
The quote gives no reasoning for the advice.
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