And how can poetry stand up against its new conditions? Its position is perfectly precarious. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes condition perfectly poetry
Their free verse was no form at all, yet it made history. John Crowe Ransom formfreehistory Change image and share on social
Till now poets were privileged to insert a certain proportion of nonsense - very far in excess of one-half of one per cent - into their otherwise sober documents. John Crowe Ransom centdocumentexcess Change image and share on social
It is a miracle of harmony, of the adaptation of the free inner life to the outward necessity of things. John Crowe Ransom adaptationfreeharmony Change image and share on social
When I was a young comic just starting out, I was very cautious, as I didn't want to alienate people. George Carlin's bravery became a benchmark. I became perfectly fine with alienating some people in the audience. That just comes with the territory. Paul Provenza alienateaudiencebenchmark share on social
First-class delivery of children's palliative care is life-changing. When families are confronted with the shattering news that their children have a life-limiting condition, their world can fall apart. Kate Middleton carechangechild share on social
The thing about great poetry is we have no defenses against it. David Whyte defensegreatpoetry Change image and share on social