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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... sure all the recommendations were , conscientious : I truly respect the work of these poets and believe they deserve more prominence . But you can see that the pro- fession is somewhat ingrown and it is natural in such a cultural ...
... sure all the recommendations were , conscientious : I truly respect the work of these poets and believe they deserve more prominence . But you can see that the pro- fession is somewhat ingrown and it is natural in such a cultural ...
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... Sure , we must say patiently - sure . There is no sense we do not make . But we can make . Shakespeare made . Whatever misery he may have suffered , his private self , his very identity has been rubbed away . But his work stands ...
... Sure , we must say patiently - sure . There is no sense we do not make . But we can make . Shakespeare made . Whatever misery he may have suffered , his private self , his very identity has been rubbed away . But his work stands ...
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... sure , will never be discovered . One may argue that rhymes strained so far as those in " Fern Hill , " like many other of the infinite interrela- tionships in sound and meaning in his poems , ( note , for example , the rhymes between ...
... sure , will never be discovered . One may argue that rhymes strained so far as those in " Fern Hill , " like many other of the infinite interrela- tionships in sound and meaning in his poems , ( note , for example , the rhymes between ...
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an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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