I don't know that we really think any thoughts; we think connections between thoughts. That's where the mind moves, that's what's new, and the thoughts themselves have probably been there in my head or lots of other people's heads for a long time. Anne Carson connectionheadlong share on social
I do think I have an ability to record sensual and emotional facts and factoids, to construct a convincing surface of what life feels like, both physical life and emotional life. Anne Carson abilityconstructconvince Change image and share on social
There is something about the way that Greek poets, say Aeschylus, use metaphor that really attracts me. I don't think I can imitate it, but there's a density to it that I think I'm always trying to push towards in English. Anne Carson aeschylusattractdensity share on social
I am kind of a curmudgeonly person, so I don't gravitate to groups or traditions, which is probably just pretentious of me. Anne Carson curmudgeonlygravitategroup Change image and share on social
