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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... experience are certain abstractions of quantity and relationship , that process can exist and be exciting independent of any particular content . Being a person , participating in humanity , understanding life all are determined by the ...
... experience are certain abstractions of quantity and relationship , that process can exist and be exciting independent of any particular content . Being a person , participating in humanity , understanding life all are determined by the ...
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... experience and what portion to the significance of that experience , you will have some oasis for deciding where you want your line breaks , the appropriateness of meter or rhythmical organization , the kind of diction , imagery and ...
... experience and what portion to the significance of that experience , you will have some oasis for deciding where you want your line breaks , the appropriateness of meter or rhythmical organization , the kind of diction , imagery and ...
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... experience of this poem . It begins with widespread arms and lifted face , appealing to the elements as broadly universal and impersonal as possible . The second line narrows the experience from wind to rain , from vague to specific ...
... experience of this poem . It begins with widespread arms and lifted face , appealing to the elements as broadly universal and impersonal as possible . The second line narrows the experience from wind to rain , from vague to specific ...
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an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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