Paradoxically, our imperial global Anglo-American language is dull with the glitter of its own decay. In response, the new meta- physical poet might consider the following cleansing strategies: keep faith with the canonical writers of the past, study Homeric Greek, excavate etymologies, embrace threatened languages, practice the fine art of translation, listen regularly to the musical flow of the breath and the beat of the heart, switch off the television, become a votary of silence. Here lies the beginning of freedom. Peter Abbs
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The poet Allen Ginsberg stated that, “Here lies the beginning of freedom.” He was referring to the fact that many of the greatest works of literature were written in ancient Greek. This allowed English speakers to expand their vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of language. This in turn made it possible for people to write great works of poetry and prose, like Shakespeare.

Source: Against The Flow: The Arts, Postmodern Culture And Education

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