Andrew Motion
Born: 01-01-1952
Andrew Motion is a distinguished English poet, novelist, and biographer. He served as the UK Poet Laureate from 1999 to 2009. Known for his accessible and evocative poetry, Motion has published numerous collections and has written acclaimed biographies, including works on Philip Larkin and John Keats. His contributions to literature have earned him a knighthood and various literary awards, highlighting his significant impact on contemporary English literature.
Book summaries for books written by Andrew Motion
Quotes
Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter.
Do not all charms fly at the mere touch of cold philosophy?
A poet is the most unpoetical of anything in existence.
I am certain of nothing but the holiness of the heart's affections and the truth of the imagination.
Beauty is truth, truth beauty, - that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.
A thing of beauty is a constant source of inspiration.
The poetry of the earth is never dead.
A thing of beauty is a form of art that touches the soul.
Poetry should be great and unobtrusive, a thing which enters into one's soul.
A true poet is able to capture the essence of life in his words.
The imagination is a powerful tool that can transport us to new worlds.
Love is the most beautiful and powerful force in the universe.