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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Page 289
... Consider how different are the connotations of these other beginnings ( taken at random from a first - line - index ) : " I am , " " I caught , " " I envy , " " I heard , " " I know , " " I looked , " " I love , " etc. Each takes off in ...
... Consider how different are the connotations of these other beginnings ( taken at random from a first - line - index ) : " I am , " " I caught , " " I envy , " " I heard , " " I know , " " I looked , " " I love , " etc. Each takes off in ...
Page 322
... consider good taste in rejection slips , and what is pure bad manners ? " But she adds , " I don't expect an answer , — really I just wanted to say I consider it in 322 The Poet and the Poem.
... consider good taste in rejection slips , and what is pure bad manners ? " But she adds , " I don't expect an answer , — really I just wanted to say I consider it in 322 The Poet and the Poem.
Page 329
... consider most work , and they cannot consider book - length manuscripts . " Five , six or seven pages from most poets , especially new ones , would seem as big a packet as we ought to get . We're glad also to look at single poems , one ...
... consider most work , and they cannot consider book - length manuscripts . " Five , six or seven pages from most poets , especially new ones , would seem as big a packet as we ought to get . We're glad also to look at single poems , one ...
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an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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