Quote by: Kevin Crossley-Holland

In the beginning was the word, and primitive societies venerated poets second only to their leaders. A poet had the power to name and so to control; he was, literally, the living memory of a group or tribe who would perpetuate their history in song; his inspiration was god given and he was in effect a medium.


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Author Bio


  • NameKevin Crossley-Holland
  • DescriptionEnglish writer and translator
  • BornFebruary 7, 1941
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionWriter; Librettist