Still falls the rain - dark as the world of man, black as our loss - blind as the nineteen hundred and forty nails upon the Cross.
Edith SitwellRead
As for the usefulness of poetry, its uses are many. It is the deification of reality.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Poetry serves various purposes and elevates reality to something divine.
Edith Sitwell suggests that poetry is not only a form of artistic expression but also holds a significant place in shaping and interpreting our reality. It can transform ordinary experiences into something profound, elevating them to a divine status that resonates deeply with human emotions and thoughts.
Themes
PoetryArtRealityExpressionEmotions
In practice
Example use cases
During a literary discussion, one might use this quote to emphasize the impact of poetry on understanding life.
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