I think that one possible definition of our modern culture is that it is one in which nine-tenths of our intellectuals can't read any poetry. (Randall Jarrell)

I think that one possible definition of our modern culture is that it is one in which nine-tenths of our intellectuals can't read any poetry.

Randall Jarrell

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