He can develop sense and style, in the manner of distinguished modern prose, in which event he may be sure that the result will not fall into any objective form. (John Crowe Ransom)

He can develop sense and style, in the manner of distinguished modern prose, in which event he may be sure that the result will not fall into any objective form.

John Crowe Ransom

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