Quotes About George Oppen

George Oppen wasn't a larger than life personality, but I'm not either. And he lived a long time, so he was happy. Going down in flames is fine, too.

The first question at that time in poetry was simply the question of honesty, of sincerity.

The first question at that time in poetry was simply the question of honesty, of sincerity.

Ultimately the air Is bare sunlight where must be found The lyric valuable.