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 164
... human zoo . . . What is the poetry of the human zoo ? It is everywhere in evidence around us . Another reader tells me in a letter : Poetry has drifted away from the common man . His edu- cation , comprehension , understanding and ...
... human zoo . . . What is the poetry of the human zoo ? It is everywhere in evidence around us . Another reader tells me in a letter : Poetry has drifted away from the common man . His edu- cation , comprehension , understanding and ...
Page 233
... human desires and human ideals , that capitulation to either is undesirable , that the human condition - appropriately in quiet earth rather than in the clustered sky is that of painful equilibrium between these contend- ing forces ...
... human desires and human ideals , that capitulation to either is undesirable , that the human condition - appropriately in quiet earth rather than in the clustered sky is that of painful equilibrium between these contend- ing forces ...
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... human nature represented in the poem ? Art generally strives to grasp what is enduringly true of human life and the most powerful quality of this poem , for me , is its meditation upon the tragic paradox of human potential contrasted ...
... human nature represented in the poem ? Art generally strives to grasp what is enduringly true of human life and the most powerful quality of this poem , for me , is its meditation upon the tragic paradox of human potential contrasted ...
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an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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