Author: John Barton

Quotes

An experienced reader uses the poem as an agent of inquiry. This makes poetry very exciting, unstable, and interactive.

An experienced reader uses the poem as an agent of inquiry. This makes poetry very exciting, unstable, and interactive.

- John Barton

If poetry alters the way in which the reader views the world, then it has had its desired effect.

If poetry alters the way in which the reader views the world, then it has had its desired effect.

- John Barton

Some readers allow their prejudices to blind them. A good reader knows how to disregard inappropriate responses.

Some readers allow their prejudices to blind them. A good reader knows how to disregard inappropriate responses.

- John Barton

In the past, poetry came in the form of spells and chants used to effect change.

In the past, poetry came in the form of spells and chants used to effect change.

- John Barton

No poem is easily grasped; so why should any reader expect fast results?

No poem is easily grasped; so why should any reader expect fast results?

- John Barton

You can never step into the same book twice, because you are different each time you read it.

You can never step into the same book twice, because you are different each time you read it.

- John Barton

Sometimes poetry is inspired by the conversation entered into by reading other poems.

Sometimes poetry is inspired by the conversation entered into by reading other poems.

- John Barton

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