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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... individual ; he needs labor only not to die . His stride will take on a particular tilt , his hands lie in a particular curl of repose , his eyebrows rise at characteristic moments , as he learns how he best can stand against the wind ...
... individual ; he needs labor only not to die . His stride will take on a particular tilt , his hands lie in a particular curl of repose , his eyebrows rise at characteristic moments , as he learns how he best can stand against the wind ...
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... Pole vaulters have to save their breath . Their only point is height . PART II : MAKING POEMS DICTION Words , Words , 34 Pole Vaulting Does Not Require an Individual Style Pole Vaulting Does Not Require an Individual Style.
... Pole vaulters have to save their breath . Their only point is height . PART II : MAKING POEMS DICTION Words , Words , 34 Pole Vaulting Does Not Require an Individual Style Pole Vaulting Does Not Require an Individual Style.
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... individual leaves the contemporary scene . Moreover , personal satire is cruel . While we all love a little cruelty , an audi- ence may switch its sympathy from the poet to the target if it feels his object is simply vilification of an ...
... individual leaves the contemporary scene . Moreover , personal satire is cruel . While we all love a little cruelty , an audi- ence may switch its sympathy from the poet to the target if it feels his object is simply vilification of an ...
Contents
FOOTHILLS OF PARNASSUSOR WHY BOTHER? | 14 |
Six Senses of the Poet | 20 |
Pole Vaulting Does Not Require an Individual Style | 34 |
Copyright | |
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