The Impact of Poetry and Narrative – H. L. Mencken

„Poetry has done enough when it charms, but prose must also convince.“

H. L. MenckenH. L. Mencken explains that poetry should enchant while narratives must convince.
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Henry Louis Mencken, commonly known as H. L. Mencken in America, was an American writer, journalist, literary critic, columnist, satirist, and cultural critic of German descent.

A fitting comparison between the effect of poetry and narrative art.


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H. L. Mencken quote about poetry and persuasive prose

Henry Louis Mencken (1880–1956) was an influential American writer, journalist, and critic of German heritage. Known for his sharp social commentary and satire, he addressed issues of culture, politics, and society.

Inspirational quote by Voltaire about convincing others gently without controversyCopyright © yoice.net – Quote Artwork
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"Controversy never convinced any man; men can be influenced by making them think for themselves, by seeming to doubt with them, by leading them as if by the hand, without their perceiving it. A good book lent to them, which they read at leisure, produces upon them surer effects, because they do not then blush to be subjugated by the superior reason of an antagonist." Voltaire
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Oscar Wilde quote about art, aesthetics, ethics, and moral lessonsCopyright © yoice.net – Quote Artwork
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"If a work of art is rich and vital and complete, those who have artistic instincts will see its beauty, and those to whom ethics appeal more strongly than aesthetics will see its moral lesson. It will fill the cowardly with terror, and the unclean will see in it their own shame." Oscar Wilde
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