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Quotes by Howard Nemerov
Howard Nemerov, born on February 1, 1920, in New York City, was a distinguished American poet, novelist, and essayist known for his insightful exploration of the human experience. A prominent voice in 20th-century literature, Nemerov's work earned him the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1978 and served as United States Poet Laureate from 1963 to 1964. His legacy is characterized by a unique blend of wit and wisdom, reflecting a deep awareness of the complexities of life, which continues to resonate with readers today.
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"I do insist on making what I hope is sense so there's always a coherent narrative or argument that the reader can follow."
Howard Nemerov
"Nothing in the universe can travel at the speed of light, they say, forgetful of the shadow's speed."
Howard Nemerov
"I think there was a revolution in poetry, associated chiefly with Eliot and Pound; but maybe it is of the nature of revolutions or of the nature of history that their innovations should later come to look trivial or indistinguishable from technical tricks."
Howard Nemerov"It may be said that poems are in one way like icebergs: only about a third of their bulk appears above the surface of the page."
Howard Nemerov"For a Jewish Puritan of the middle class, the novel is serious, the novel is work, the novel is conscientious application why, the novel is practically the retail business all over again."
Howard Nemerov