His poems, even in English, seem to me finer than anything currently being written by any English or American poet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author praises the poet's work in English as superior to current English or American poetry.
- In plain terms
- The poet's English poems are very good.
- What can you take from it?
- Appreciate high-quality poetry.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes poetry great?
- How do you judge art?
Another view
Taste in poetry is subjective.
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