Quote by: James Laughlin

Of course a poem is a two-way street. No poem is any good if it doesn't suggest to the reader things from his own mind and recollection that he will read into it, and will add to what the poet has suggested. But I do think poetry readings are very important.


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Author Bio


  • NameJames Laughlin
  • DescriptionAmerican poet, publisher
  • BornOctober 30, 1914
  • DiedNovember 12, 1997
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPoet; Editor
  • AwardsNational Book Award