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 129
... variety which the form permits , and I will treat this as though it were a finished poem . " As our American culture advances , " Carl Sandburg says in American Songbag , " it may be that classes will take up the Frankie songs as ...
... variety which the form permits , and I will treat this as though it were a finished poem . " As our American culture advances , " Carl Sandburg says in American Songbag , " it may be that classes will take up the Frankie songs as ...
Page 333
... variety of advertising copy , and this is no place for the idle rhymester unless he is willing to work hard at developing the skills and knowl- edge of an exacting trade . - Becoming a poet is quite another thing . If you want to ...
... variety of advertising copy , and this is no place for the idle rhymester unless he is willing to work hard at developing the skills and knowl- edge of an exacting trade . - Becoming a poet is quite another thing . If you want to ...
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... variety in American poetry is most immediately obvious in form : the way poems look on the page . Flip through an ... variety of content stems from an emphasis on personal vision . It is against our rules to say anything anyone else ever ...
... variety in American poetry is most immediately obvious in form : the way poems look on the page . Flip through an ... variety of content stems from an emphasis on personal vision . It is against our rules to say anything anyone else ever ...
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an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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