And mighty poets in their misery dead.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Great poets often suffer greatly and die while still struggling.
- In plain terms
- Poets frequently die while in pain.
- What can you take from it?
- Talent does not protect from suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is art linked to pain?
Another view
It ignores poets who died peacefully.
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