The Art of Reading PoetryI 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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... soul " may turn out to be more of a hindrance than a help . This cult of " the special soul " has a good deal to do with the situation . For though poetry is not meant for special souls , being a normal , healthy activity of healthy and ...
... soul " may turn out to be more of a hindrance than a help . This cult of " the special soul " has a good deal to do with the situation . For though poetry is not meant for special souls , being a normal , healthy activity of healthy and ...
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... Soul clap its hands and sing , and louder sing For every tatter in its mortal dress , Nor is there singing school but studying Monuments of its own magnificence ; And therefore I have sailed the seas and come To the holy city of ...
... Soul clap its hands and sing , and louder sing For every tatter in its mortal dress , Nor is there singing school but studying Monuments of its own magnificence ; And therefore I have sailed the seas and come To the holy city of ...
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... soul The various turns of chance below ; And , now and then , a sigh he stole ; And tears began to flow . V The ... soul to pleasures . " War , " he sung , " is toil and trouble ; Honour , but an empty bubble ; Never ending , still ...
... soul The various turns of chance below ; And , now and then , a sigh he stole ; And tears began to flow . V The ... soul to pleasures . " War , " he sung , " is toil and trouble ; Honour , but an empty bubble ; Never ending , still ...
Contents
OUTLINE FOR A DEFENSE | 1 |
LIONS IN THE PATH | 23 |
THE READING AND THE READINGS OF THE POEM | 39 |
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