The Poet and the PoemThe author summarizes his knowledge and lively opinions of the art, dealing with every aspect, from the moment of inspiration through the workshop labors, to publication and interpretation. |
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Judson Jerome. they'll never get him . So with daylight I can clear my eyes of this salt ooze and face the day . What I've really learned is that feeling can never be defeated by intelligence . I'm able to be intelligent that is see clear ...
Judson Jerome. they'll never get him . So with daylight I can clear my eyes of this salt ooze and face the day . What I've really learned is that feeling can never be defeated by intelligence . I'm able to be intelligent that is see clear ...
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... clear yellow flame ; while outside the narrowing Floats and cordage of the net great sea - lions come up to watch , sighing in the dark ; the vast walls of night Stand erect to the stars . I suppose the confusion of the scene itself ...
... clear yellow flame ; while outside the narrowing Floats and cordage of the net great sea - lions come up to watch , sighing in the dark ; the vast walls of night Stand erect to the stars . I suppose the confusion of the scene itself ...
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... clear and to create anticipation in order for us to go on with a difficult poem . In this poem it is the very homely title which orients us and the sentence structure which keeps us going . That " never until " requires resolu- tion ...
... clear and to create anticipation in order for us to go on with a difficult poem . In this poem it is the very homely title which orients us and the sentence structure which keeps us going . That " never until " requires resolu- tion ...
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an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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