Paul Engle

Biography Paul Engle (1908 - 1991)
American poet, writer
Was born on 12 oct 1908.
Died on 22 mar 1991, at 82 years old.
Origin country United Kingdom
Quotes by Paul EngleAmerican poet, editor, teacher, literary critic, novelist, and playwright. He is perhaps best remembered as the long-time director of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and as founder of the International Writing Program (IWP), both at the University of Iowa.

Poetry is ordinary language raised to the Nth power....
Quote by Paul Engle about poetry, emotions, prison, language, word, power

Verse is not written, it is bled; Out of the poet's...
Quote by Paul Engle about poetry, sadness, heads, word, poets

Wisdom is knowing when you can't be wise.
Quote by Paul Engle about wisdom, contentment