Poets often have a conscious awareness that they are struggling with the daimonic...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Poets are often consciously aware that they are struggling with the daimonic.
- In plain terms
- Writers know when they are fighting with powerful inner forces.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize when creative struggle is inner conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you aware of your inner struggles?
- How does this show in your work?
Another view
Not all artists are aware of these forces.
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