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Robert Morgan

The young people have MTV and rock and roll. Why would they go to read poetry? Poetry belongs to the Stone Age. It awakens in us perceptions that go back to those times.

Robert Morgan

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Robert Morgan suggests that young people prefer modern entertainment like MTV and rock music over poetry because poetry feels outdated and connected to ancient times. He believes poetry triggers feelings and awareness rooted in a very old, almost prehistoric era, making it less appealing to the youth.

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