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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... conventional " poetry - as opposed to something they call " modern " poetry , and who feel that their own verses are being rejected because editors are prejudiced against rhyme , rhythm , and plain sense . Convention is , by and large ...
... conventional " poetry - as opposed to something they call " modern " poetry , and who feel that their own verses are being rejected because editors are prejudiced against rhyme , rhythm , and plain sense . Convention is , by and large ...
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... conventional " as an apology for verse devoid of thought , convincing emotion , imagination and technical skill could write as well as Edgar Guest . I wish , of course , that you could write a great deal better . You may learn to do so ...
... conventional " as an apology for verse devoid of thought , convincing emotion , imagination and technical skill could write as well as Edgar Guest . I wish , of course , that you could write a great deal better . You may learn to do so ...
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... conventional , symbolic testing ground for ideas and values which apply to far more than sexual relations . Get " my ... conventional lovers approach , meet in the middle of the poem , pause , and pass . The exact quality of their love ...
... conventional , symbolic testing ground for ideas and values which apply to far more than sexual relations . Get " my ... conventional lovers approach , meet in the middle of the poem , pause , and pass . The exact quality of their love ...
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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