Sri Aurobindo

Letters of Sri Aurobindo

CWSA 27

Fragment ID: 7318

Lyric, Narrative, Epic [2]

It is quite natural that the narrative should flow less than the lyrical – it is a work that demands more strenuous qualities and a well-built preparation. But it is by overcoming the difficulties that the poetic capacity grows. If one is satisfied with the lyrical vein it is all right – but if one wants to do great work in more difficult forms, one must face the difficulties.

24 July 1937