It is a way we reassess our past. We can do that in poetry in ways we can't do in prose. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes past poetry prose
Dealing with poetry is a daunting task, simply because the reason one does it as an editor at all is because one is constantly coming to terms with one's own understanding of how to understand the world. Peter Davison comeconstantlydaunt share on social
Poetry was invented as an mnemonic device to enable people to remember their prayers. Peter Davison deviceenableinvent Change image and share on social
Poetry should be able to reach everybody, and it should be able to appeal to all levels of understanding. Peter Davison appeallevelpoetry Change image and share on social
'Words and Music' on Radio 3 is always a treat. Actors read passages of poetry and prose interspersed with music, and nobody tells you what it is. Later you can look it up online, but at the time you can't cheat. Claire Tomalin actorcheatintersperse share on social
Over the past decade... while many businesses have pursued what I call 'business as usual,' I have been part of a different, smaller business movement, one that tried to put idealism back on the agenda. Anita Roddick agendumbackbusiness share on social
The thing about great poetry is we have no defenses against it. David Whyte defensegreatpoetry Change image and share on social