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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... interest in journalism , putting out a little neighborhood newspaper in summer months . If I read poetry at all it was in the context of grinding out assignments for effusive lady teachers who tried to persuade us of the morals poetry ...
... interest in journalism , putting out a little neighborhood newspaper in summer months . If I read poetry at all it was in the context of grinding out assignments for effusive lady teachers who tried to persuade us of the morals poetry ...
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... interest the reader . " Often they are accompanied by privately printed books or pamphlets , which , I am assured , have had enthusiastic reception among the poet's friends . Here is one sent me by a vanity publisher , for review , with ...
... interest the reader . " Often they are accompanied by privately printed books or pamphlets , which , I am assured , have had enthusiastic reception among the poet's friends . Here is one sent me by a vanity publisher , for review , with ...
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... interest in what Theodore Roszak has called the Old Gnosis , or primitive religious instinct , in such ancient modes ... interests may mean for the future is , of course , impossible for any poet accurately to assess — but they are ...
... interest in what Theodore Roszak has called the Old Gnosis , or primitive religious instinct , in such ancient modes ... interests may mean for the future is , of course , impossible for any poet accurately to assess — but they are ...
Contents
an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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