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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... better than what it has forced us to discard . And we may be sure , so rich and varied is the storehouse of good poetry , many and better poems will always be waiting for our enjoyment , to take the place of any we may have been obliged ...
... better than what it has forced us to discard . And we may be sure , so rich and varied is the storehouse of good poetry , many and better poems will always be waiting for our enjoyment , to take the place of any we may have been obliged ...
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... better , though certainly not a great poem . Before reading the analysis , try to decide for yourself why it is a better poem than " The Captain's Daughter . " JIM BLUDSO Wall , no ! I can't tell you whar he lives , Because he don't ...
... better , though certainly not a great poem . Before reading the analysis , try to decide for yourself why it is a better poem than " The Captain's Daughter . " JIM BLUDSO Wall , no ! I can't tell you whar he lives , Because he don't ...
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... better claim , Because it was grassy and wanted wear ; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same , And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black . Oh , I kept the first for another ...
... better claim , Because it was grassy and wanted wear ; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same , And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black . Oh , I kept the first for another ...
Contents
OUTLINE FOR A DEFENSE | 1 |
LIONS IN THE PATH | 23 |
THE READING AND THE READINGS OF THE POEM | 39 |
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