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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... young , the startling , that the search is always for fresh blood . Langston Hughes has a follow- ing , a certain guaranteed readership , as does Ogden Nash . But not many poets can expect any significant numbers of readers to buy each ...
... young , the startling , that the search is always for fresh blood . Langston Hughes has a follow- ing , a certain guaranteed readership , as does Ogden Nash . But not many poets can expect any significant numbers of readers to buy each ...
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... Young poets may learn from them and build on their achievement . But , sadly , they look not merely sane but tame . None has yet ( there is still time - most are vigorous ) set his foot upon the sill of immortality . Wilbur and Roethke ...
... Young poets may learn from them and build on their achievement . But , sadly , they look not merely sane but tame . None has yet ( there is still time - most are vigorous ) set his foot upon the sill of immortality . Wilbur and Roethke ...
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... young ) —it is silly to try to build these things for yourself . You aren't so proud when you want to go someplace : You buy a car , or a ticket on a plane , or stick out Your thumb . The Cross of democracy is Independence ; but we aren ...
... young ) —it is silly to try to build these things for yourself . You aren't so proud when you want to go someplace : You buy a car , or a ticket on a plane , or stick out Your thumb . The Cross of democracy is Independence ; but we aren ...
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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