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 212
... tone is the central problem in reading or writing literature and that failure to recognize humor is perhaps the commonest error in mistaking tone — whether it appears in a reader's failure to understand or a writer's failure to control ...
... tone is the central problem in reading or writing literature and that failure to recognize humor is perhaps the commonest error in mistaking tone — whether it appears in a reader's failure to understand or a writer's failure to control ...
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... tone ; at any rate , I recommend reading poetry very slowly hardly more quickly than one reads aloud — as the mind is unable to accommodate itself to complex and shifting tones without waiting for an almost muscular response imitating ...
... tone ; at any rate , I recommend reading poetry very slowly hardly more quickly than one reads aloud — as the mind is unable to accommodate itself to complex and shifting tones without waiting for an almost muscular response imitating ...
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... tone in which such remarks are appropriate . A kind of humor , again , modifies the quite sincere grief . The gentle tone of coddling and even gentle mockery , completely without contempt , which one uses in speak- ing of a lovely but ...
... tone in which such remarks are appropriate . A kind of humor , again , modifies the quite sincere grief . The gentle tone of coddling and even gentle mockery , completely without contempt , which one uses in speak- ing of a lovely but ...
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an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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