The Poet and the PoemA discussion of the poet's inherent attitudes, the more technical matters of verse writing, and the application of principles to actual practice. |
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... interests outside himself . He values sensitivity less than sense . He is not an intellectual hoodlum , attempting ... interest in expressing himself . So far , his qualifications are exactly those which were essential to Homer , Dante ...
... interests outside himself . He values sensitivity less than sense . He is not an intellectual hoodlum , attempting ... interest in expressing himself . So far , his qualifications are exactly those which were essential to Homer , Dante ...
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... interest to any learning poet but because his remarks are a good guide to any magazine which publishes what we might call " quality " poetry . That term itself presents the first difficulty , and I am tempted to define it as Louis ...
... interest to any learning poet but because his remarks are a good guide to any magazine which publishes what we might call " quality " poetry . That term itself presents the first difficulty , and I am tempted to define it as Louis ...
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... interest publications in the market list , and the best of luck to you . Or if you enjoy the prestige or self - satisfaction of seeing your name and work in print , but are not seriously concerned with making a career of poetry , there ...
... interest publications in the market list , and the best of luck to you . Or if you enjoy the prestige or self - satisfaction of seeing your name and work in print , but are not seriously concerned with making a career of poetry , there ...
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