The Poet and the PoemA discussion of the poet's inherent attitudes, the more technical matters of verse writing, and the application of principles to actual practice. |
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... bring much pleasure , surely the original will bring much more . Compare with the logic - chopping lines from his poem , " Woman's Con- stancy " : Or , as true deaths , true maryages untie , So lovers contracts , images of those Binde ...
... bring much pleasure , surely the original will bring much more . Compare with the logic - chopping lines from his poem , " Woman's Con- stancy " : Or , as true deaths , true maryages untie , So lovers contracts , images of those Binde ...
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... brings this development to a climax : Miniver scorned the gold he sought , But sore annoyed was he without it ... bring his hypocrisy into action . The comic devices - repetition of his name , archaic diction , two - word feminine ...
... brings this development to a climax : Miniver scorned the gold he sought , But sore annoyed was he without it ... bring his hypocrisy into action . The comic devices - repetition of his name , archaic diction , two - word feminine ...
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... bring out a volume or more of poetry a year . ( A " volume " means about sixty pages to sell for at least $ 3.00 . ) These volumes are considered for various prizes— the Lamont , the Pulitzer , the N.B.A. — and so may bring some return ...
... bring out a volume or more of poetry a year . ( A " volume " means about sixty pages to sell for at least $ 3.00 . ) These volumes are considered for various prizes— the Lamont , the Pulitzer , the N.B.A. — and so may bring some return ...
Contents
FOOTHILLS OF PARNASSUSOR WHY BOTHER? | 14 |
Six Senses of the Poet | 20 |
Pole Vaulting Does Not Require an Individual Style | 34 |
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