Most poetry in the modern age has Posted on September 12, 2013September 12, 2008 by admin “Most poetry in the modern age has retreated to the private sphere, turning its back on the political realm.” — Terry Eagleton Author: Terry Eagleton Category: age Tags: age, Terry Eagleton Spread the love Related posts: Nobody grows old merely by living a Old age, believe me, is a good Age considers; youth ventures. Every man over forty is a scoundrel.