Quote by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach on Poetic Calling

„We ask the poet: 'What subject have you chosen?' instead of: 'What subject has chosen you?“

Marie von Ebner-EschenbachMarie von Ebner-Eschenbach questions the relationship between poet and chosen subject in this quote.
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Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach was an Austrian writer of the 19th century, known for her psychological novellas and aphorisms.

A quote questioning the poet's internal calling regarding the theme of creativity.


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Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach quote about poetic calling and choosing a subject

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (1830–1916) was a prominent Austrian writer, best known for her realistic and psychologically profound novellas, plays, and aphorisms. She is considered one of the most important German-speaking female authors of the 19th century and often addressed social injustices and human weaknesses.

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