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 166
... words of your current , active vocabulary you betray the sense of voice good poetry must have . Moreover , much of the effectiveness of the words of poetry lies in the accurate evocation of their connotations ; and you do not find these ...
... words of your current , active vocabulary you betray the sense of voice good poetry must have . Moreover , much of the effectiveness of the words of poetry lies in the accurate evocation of their connotations ; and you do not find these ...
Page 175
... words which fall into place with that thrilling sense of inevitability . But you strive for that success and never ... words is the program . Flat sounds flat and round sounds round because you know what the words mean and adjust your ...
... words which fall into place with that thrilling sense of inevitability . But you strive for that success and never ... words is the program . Flat sounds flat and round sounds round because you know what the words mean and adjust your ...
Page 288
... words are words on the wind ; too many , and one stops listening . Similarly each word , each unit of sense , establishes something and brings the reader into comprehension and sympathy with the grey blur he holds before him . In fact ...
... words are words on the wind ; too many , and one stops listening . Similarly each word , each unit of sense , establishes something and brings the reader into comprehension and sympathy with the grey blur he holds before him . In fact ...
Contents
an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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