Inspiration comes within a framework. A poem that gets out … - John Hollander

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Inspiration comes within a framework. A poem that gets out of hand is not a poem.

John Hollander

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John Hollander (October 28, 1929 – August 17, 2013) was an American poet and literary critic.

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Inspiration comes within a framework. A poem that gets out of hand is not a poem. - John Hollander

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