“If epic poetry is a definite species, the sagas do not fall within it.” — Lascelles Abercrombie Quote

“If epic poetry is a definite species, the sagas do not fall within it.”

“It seems difficult, sometimes, to believe that there was a time when sentiments now become habitual, sentiments that imply not only the original imperative of conduct, but the original metaphysic of living, were by no means altogether habitual.”

“For the stage displays the first vigorous expression, as the natural thing and without conspicuous restraint, of private individuality.”

“Fear not the waking world, my mortal,”

“Poetry is partly sympathy, don't you think? If it's any good, it gets people to think about others' points of view.”

“I spent many years in college studying English literature. I was on the verge of attending grad school to get a Ph.D. in Renaissance poetry - my lost careers were being a writer, artist, or academic. Do I regret spending all that time poring over Shakespeare when I could have been getting a jump start on the competition? Not at all.”