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 145
... keeping softens it , suggesting the security we have in the strong arms of universal law . Sleeping comes , then , as ... keep , sleep and reap ; it would make for a starker , more dramatic effect -but less effective , and certainly less ...
... keeping softens it , suggesting the security we have in the strong arms of universal law . Sleeping comes , then , as ... keep , sleep and reap ; it would make for a starker , more dramatic effect -but less effective , and certainly less ...
Page 195
... keep their shoulders to the wheel and nose to the grind- stone with a stiff upper - lip so they can keep their ear to the ground and their eye on the ball . Well , no the trouble with those clichés is that they are not stale enough ...
... keep their shoulders to the wheel and nose to the grind- stone with a stiff upper - lip so they can keep their ear to the ground and their eye on the ball . Well , no the trouble with those clichés is that they are not stale enough ...
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... keep moving , keep in , speed , the nerves , their speed , the perceptions , theirs , the act , the split second acts , the whole business , keep it moving as fast as you can , citizen . And if you also set up as a poet , USE , USE ...
... keep moving , keep in , speed , the nerves , their speed , the perceptions , theirs , the act , the split second acts , the whole business , keep it moving as fast as you can , citizen . And if you also set up as a poet , USE , USE ...
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an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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