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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Page 104
... reasons . But the chief reason , I believe , is that the ditty I composed goes all one way ; it is poetry of statement . True , there are poetic and stylistic embellishments ; it uses the resources of language and rhythm in a way that ...
... reasons . But the chief reason , I believe , is that the ditty I composed goes all one way ; it is poetry of statement . True , there are poetic and stylistic embellishments ; it uses the resources of language and rhythm in a way that ...
Page 107
... reasons , then , in a double- take , reflect that perhaps his reasons were ridiculous ; or the poet himself might have reasons , different reasons , for wishing that Miniver had never been born . Regularly , Robinson uses that short ...
... reasons , then , in a double- take , reflect that perhaps his reasons were ridiculous ; or the poet himself might have reasons , different reasons , for wishing that Miniver had never been born . Regularly , Robinson uses that short ...
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... reason for its having less impact . I think the reasons will be clear as we compare them . Still there is a monster approaching with steady step ; but now it is unreason , and the poem appeals for enlightenment to save us . Grendel ...
... reason for its having less impact . I think the reasons will be clear as we compare them . Still there is a monster approaching with steady step ; but now it is unreason , and the poem appeals for enlightenment to save us . Grendel ...
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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