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 37
... young man . The use of brave in two senses ( in lines two and fourteen ) seems to be merely careless , not a meaningful association . And , of course , braving time is not , after all , a defense against his taking one hence ; the ...
... young man . The use of brave in two senses ( in lines two and fourteen ) seems to be merely careless , not a meaningful association . And , of course , braving time is not , after all , a defense against his taking one hence ; the ...
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... young man . He is also jealous both ways of his mistress , who seems to be having an affair with the young man . It is a sordid tale which might make a better novel than material for a sonnet sequence , but our concern is with poetry ...
... young man . He is also jealous both ways of his mistress , who seems to be having an affair with the young man . It is a sordid tale which might make a better novel than material for a sonnet sequence , but our concern is with poetry ...
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... young man , Frost said , " Love at the lips was touch / As sweet as I could bear ; I craved strong sweets , but those Seemed strong when I was young ; The petal of the rose It was that stung . Now no joy but lacks salt That is not ...
... young man , Frost said , " Love at the lips was touch / As sweet as I could bear ; I craved strong sweets , but those Seemed strong when I was young ; The petal of the rose It was that stung . Now no joy but lacks salt That is not ...
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an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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