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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... wind Can never tear the linnet from the leaf . An intellectual hatred is the worst , 59 50 So let her think opinions are accursed . Have I not seen the loveliest woman born Out of the mouth of Plenty's horn , Because of her opinionated ...
... wind Can never tear the linnet from the leaf . An intellectual hatred is the worst , 59 50 So let her think opinions are accursed . Have I not seen the loveliest woman born Out of the mouth of Plenty's horn , Because of her opinionated ...
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... wind that wanders , the weeds wind - shaken , These remain . Not a flower to be pressed of the foot that falls not ; As the heart of a dead man the seed - plots are dry ; From the thicket of thorns whence the nightingale calls not ...
... wind that wanders , the weeds wind - shaken , These remain . Not a flower to be pressed of the foot that falls not ; As the heart of a dead man the seed - plots are dry ; From the thicket of thorns whence the nightingale calls not ...
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... Wind When Wilt Thou Blow O western wind , when wilt thou blow O what can ail thee , Knight at arms O years ! and age ! farewell Ode on a Grecian Urn Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington 52 52 284 374 438 295 IO ΤΟ 157 O Wild West Wind ...
... Wind When Wilt Thou Blow O western wind , when wilt thou blow O what can ail thee , Knight at arms O years ! and age ! farewell Ode on a Grecian Urn Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington 52 52 284 374 438 295 IO ΤΟ 157 O Wild West Wind ...
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OUTLINE FOR A DEFENSE | 1 |
LIONS IN THE PATH | 23 |
THE READING AND THE READINGS OF THE POEM | 39 |
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