For a poet to depict a poet... by Edward Dowden, an Irish Critic

Edward Dowden Quotes

“For a poet to depict a poet in poetry is a hazardous experiment; in regarding one's own trade a sense of humour and a little wholesome cynicism are not amiss.”

55% of people like this quote

Edward Dowden

Author details

Name: Edward Dowden

Nationality: Irish

Date of Birth: May 3, 1843

Date of Death: Apr 4, 1913

Profession: Critic

Other Edward Dowden Quotes

Sometimes a noble failure serves the world as faithfully as a distinguished success.

Edward Dowden

56% of people like this quote

For a poet to depict a poet in poetry is a hazardous experiment; in regarding one's own trade a sense of humour and a little wholesome cynicism are not amiss.

Edward Dowden

55% of people like this quote

Browning's tragedies are tragedies without villains.

Edward Dowden

54% of people like this quote

View all Edward Dowden quotes