Laura Riding quotes

Laura Riding was an American poet, critic, and novelist known for her modernist writings. Born in 1901, she was a prominent figure in the literary scene in the 1920s and 1930s. Riding co-founded the Seizin Press with her partner Robert Graves, and together they published numerous works. Her poetry is characterized by its innovative style and deep introspection. Despite facing controversy for her unconventional views, Riding's legacy has endured. Explore the life and works of this influential writer today.

There can be no literary equivalent to truth.

- Laura Riding

To a poet the mere making of a poem can seem to solve the problem of truth, but only a problem of art is solved in poetry.

- Laura Riding