The Art of Reading PoetryFarrar & Rinehart, Incorporated, 1941 - 519 pages I do not believe that poetry is mysterious or esoteric. It is for all who can read, who can call words, who have rhythm enough, by nature, so that a jazz orchestra sets feet and hands in motion. Likewise, this invitation is to all. But it is, especially, invitation to those regretfully convinced that poetry is not for them, and to those who think they prefer the unequivocating directness of prose. It is invitation to labor, and after labor, entrance upon pleasure "not to be chang'd by place or time," the peculiar pleasure which poetry is. - Invitation to reading. |
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Page 186
... voices in the air . ' Is it he ? ' quoth one , ' Is this the man ? By Him who died on cross , 390 With his cruel bow he ... Voice ' But tell me , tell me ! speak again , Thy soft response renewing- What makes that ship drive on so fast ...
... voices in the air . ' Is it he ? ' quoth one , ' Is this the man ? By Him who died on cross , 390 With his cruel bow he ... Voice ' But tell me , tell me ! speak again , Thy soft response renewing- What makes that ship drive on so fast ...
Page 189
... voice did they impart- No voice ; but oh ! the silence sank Like music on my heart . 490 But soon I heard the dash of oars , 500 I heard the Pilot's cheer ; My head was turned perforce away , And I saw a boat appear . The Pilot and the ...
... voice did they impart- No voice ; but oh ! the silence sank Like music on my heart . 490 But soon I heard the dash of oars , 500 I heard the Pilot's cheer ; My head was turned perforce away , And I saw a boat appear . The Pilot and the ...
Page 481
... voice In full acclaim , A people's voice , The proof and echo of all human fame , A people's voice , when they rejoice At civic revel and pomp and game , Attest their great commander's claim With honour , honour , honour , honour to him ...
... voice In full acclaim , A people's voice , The proof and echo of all human fame , A people's voice , when they rejoice At civic revel and pomp and game , Attest their great commander's claim With honour , honour , honour , honour to him ...
Contents
OUTLINE FOR A DEFENSE | 1 |
LIONS IN THE PATH | 23 |
THE READING AND THE READINGS OF THE POEM | 39 |
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