Seamus Heaney's Quote - In fact, in lyric poetry, truthfulness becomes recognizable as a r

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In fact, in lyric poetry, truthfulness becomes recognizable as a r

In fact, in lyric poetry, truthfulness becomes recognizable as a ring of truth within the medium itself. – Seamus Heaney

Other quotes by Seamus Heaney

The fact of the matter is that the most unexpected and miraculous thing in my life was the arrival in it of poetry itself – as a vocation and an elevation almost. – Seamus Heaney

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As writers and readers, as sinners and citizens, our realism and our aesthetic sense make us wary of crediting the positive note. – Seamus Heaney

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I credit poetry for making this space-walk possible. – Seamus Heaney

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I wish you would read a little poetry sometimes. Your ignorance cramps my conversation. – Anthony Hope

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My next project is to get back to that. Actually, to learn how to write poetry. Im not kidding. – Harry Mathews

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