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W. H. Auden on the function of poetry (1938)

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

The primary function of poetry, as of all the arts, is to make us more aware of ourselves and the world around us. I do not know if such increased awareness makes us more moral or more efficient;I hope not. … Continue reading →

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