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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... moving if we know they can smile . counterstatement Dare we for Gabriel have scorn , So wasted in his noble war Against the Universe ? Forlorn , He does his very life abhor ! There are several reasons why this is not so good as the ...
... moving if we know they can smile . counterstatement Dare we for Gabriel have scorn , So wasted in his noble war Against the Universe ? Forlorn , He does his very life abhor ! There are several reasons why this is not so good as the ...
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... moving easy in harness . " Each of us must discover the way this principle makes sense to our private selves . I say , find the contract you will not violate . Find something you are willing to die for . Paradoxically that gives you ...
... moving easy in harness . " Each of us must discover the way this principle makes sense to our private selves . I say , find the contract you will not violate . Find something you are willing to die for . Paradoxically that gives you ...
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... 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 , USE the ...
... 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 , USE the ...
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an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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