
Counter-Reformation: the Search for a Unified John Donne
... contemplative man of the church”? When faced with the comparison of two such evidently different characters, the reconciliation of the two is often achieved through a narrative of personal revolution. Because the characters are so very different, they are often treated as not so much the extreme evo ...
... contemplative man of the church”? When faced with the comparison of two such evidently different characters, the reconciliation of the two is often achieved through a narrative of personal revolution. Because the characters are so very different, they are often treated as not so much the extreme evo ...
Humor and Ambiguity in Poetry
... catalogued, and flowers are dissected.”5 Even though we cannot—or should not—“pin down” the essence of poetic humor, we will nevertheless attempt to appraise its effects. Like Rosenthal, our definition of poetic humor takes for granted that humor is a subset of play—both verbal and philosophical pla ...
... catalogued, and flowers are dissected.”5 Even though we cannot—or should not—“pin down” the essence of poetic humor, we will nevertheless attempt to appraise its effects. Like Rosenthal, our definition of poetic humor takes for granted that humor is a subset of play—both verbal and philosophical pla ...
Feints, Apparitions and Mode of Locomotion
... A paper prepared for the “Poetry and the Trace” conference under the auspices of Monash University held at the State Library of Victoria, 13 to 16 July, 2008. ...
... A paper prepared for the “Poetry and the Trace” conference under the auspices of Monash University held at the State Library of Victoria, 13 to 16 July, 2008. ...
Lyric and the Rhetoric of the Serial Mode in Twentieth Century
... poem seems to encourage critical reflection on reading his work as both shaped by and chaffing under Mill’s definition. Is he announcing to a reader that the serial poem contains not only poetry, but also “programmatic,” or theoretical content? “Lorca’s” statement, it should be recalled, refers spec ...
... poem seems to encourage critical reflection on reading his work as both shaped by and chaffing under Mill’s definition. Is he announcing to a reader that the serial poem contains not only poetry, but also “programmatic,” or theoretical content? “Lorca’s” statement, it should be recalled, refers spec ...
title of thesis or dissertation, worded exactly as it
... being my academic—and real—family, thanks always. To B.K. for translation help. To my other friends: do not go to graduate school! Importantly, none of this would have been possible without the agricultural revolution. To Christina, who loved me anyway, no matter what. Thanks for accepting my gross ...
... being my academic—and real—family, thanks always. To B.K. for translation help. To my other friends: do not go to graduate school! Importantly, none of this would have been possible without the agricultural revolution. To Christina, who loved me anyway, no matter what. Thanks for accepting my gross ...
Rhyme patterns - WordPress.com
... The dissonance or slightly harsh, off key effect of pararhyme seemed especially suitable for the brutal subject matter of much of Owen’s poetry. E.g. EXPOSURE, where pararhyme is used at the end of the first four lines, rhyming ABBA. Our brains ache, in the merciless iced east winds that knife us We ...
... The dissonance or slightly harsh, off key effect of pararhyme seemed especially suitable for the brutal subject matter of much of Owen’s poetry. E.g. EXPOSURE, where pararhyme is used at the end of the first four lines, rhyming ABBA. Our brains ache, in the merciless iced east winds that knife us We ...
Thesis-1971D-R264m
... Juan Valera, Miguel de Unamuno, and even Ruben Darfo with first applying the word to the new movement which was having such a profound effect in literary circles immediately before the turn of the century. Too eclectic in nature properly to be considered a literary school, and due to the wave of ren ...
... Juan Valera, Miguel de Unamuno, and even Ruben Darfo with first applying the word to the new movement which was having such a profound effect in literary circles immediately before the turn of the century. Too eclectic in nature properly to be considered a literary school, and due to the wave of ren ...
Types of Poetry - Immaculata Catholic School
... memories, and bring light to new and old ideas. All poetry has been written by real people with real feelings and thoughts. Everybody can read poetry, and everyone can write it. There are messages within poetry about life, love, struggle, happiness, sadness, fear, and fearlessness. Poetry can repres ...
... memories, and bring light to new and old ideas. All poetry has been written by real people with real feelings and thoughts. Everybody can read poetry, and everyone can write it. There are messages within poetry about life, love, struggle, happiness, sadness, fear, and fearlessness. Poetry can repres ...
Ryan Anthony Spangler
... Martí also condemns the obscuring of “pesares como culpas” and transforming sacred laments into childish trivialities. Santí notes that Martí considered Ismaelillo to be his first true book for “la manera en que asumió su condición de poeta,” –his recognition of his dolores graves – “y en la manera ...
... Martí also condemns the obscuring of “pesares como culpas” and transforming sacred laments into childish trivialities. Santí notes that Martí considered Ismaelillo to be his first true book for “la manera en que asumió su condición de poeta,” –his recognition of his dolores graves – “y en la manera ...
chapter ii - Shodhganga
... movement by Sri Aurobindo received wide support. Although the Indians gave full support to the Allies in their war, the British Government was in no mood to concede freedom to India. An angry wave was sweeping the country. It was at this moment that Mahatma Gandhi appeared on the scene. There was al ...
... movement by Sri Aurobindo received wide support. Although the Indians gave full support to the Allies in their war, the British Government was in no mood to concede freedom to India. An angry wave was sweeping the country. It was at this moment that Mahatma Gandhi appeared on the scene. There was al ...
Understanding Poetry
... age is called, 'The Nest of Singing Birds'. Love was the chief theme of lyrics which was expressed in various ways. One of the finest Lyricists of the age was Sir Philip Sidney. He was a courtier, soldier and a poet. His famous book of sonnets is Astrophel and Stella. It was published after his deat ...
... age is called, 'The Nest of Singing Birds'. Love was the chief theme of lyrics which was expressed in various ways. One of the finest Lyricists of the age was Sir Philip Sidney. He was a courtier, soldier and a poet. His famous book of sonnets is Astrophel and Stella. It was published after his deat ...
poetry - Dementia Arts
... one-on-one in the home. A majority of the lessons in this book include an element of call and response. My interest in multi-voice poetry performance grew from my work in the poetry slam grassroots movement. Marc Smith coined the term poetry slam and started the performance competition in Chicago in ...
... one-on-one in the home. A majority of the lessons in this book include an element of call and response. My interest in multi-voice poetry performance grew from my work in the poetry slam grassroots movement. Marc Smith coined the term poetry slam and started the performance competition in Chicago in ...
ENG372 - National Open University of Nigeria
... The earliest surviving poetry was likely transmitted orally and then written down in versions that do not now survive. The earliest surviving poetry was written in Anglo-Saxon and may have been composed as early as the 7th century. This writing is generally accepted as the beginning of Anglo-Saxon p ...
... The earliest surviving poetry was likely transmitted orally and then written down in versions that do not now survive. The earliest surviving poetry was written in Anglo-Saxon and may have been composed as early as the 7th century. This writing is generally accepted as the beginning of Anglo-Saxon p ...
Formulaic Diction in Kazakh Epic Poetry
... text with the qïssa version, it is clear that despite obvious differences (the scene itself is constructed differently), there are also close verbal resemblances, such as in lines 535-36 (Qara atïņïņ . . . žal bar-aw), 542 (bizdiņ üyge tüsseyši), and 544 (kütkendey bizde žay bar-aw). From this it fo ...
... text with the qïssa version, it is clear that despite obvious differences (the scene itself is constructed differently), there are also close verbal resemblances, such as in lines 535-36 (Qara atïņïņ . . . žal bar-aw), 542 (bizdiņ üyge tüsseyši), and 544 (kütkendey bizde žay bar-aw). From this it fo ...
melody
... Harriet Zinnes (New York: New Directions, 1980), p. 5); but here he seems to argue that poetry, even without music, can do exactly the same work of expression that song does— can trace the precise contours of feeling just as well. Melody in poetry seems, then, to be a phantom of pitch displacement d ...
... Harriet Zinnes (New York: New Directions, 1980), p. 5); but here he seems to argue that poetry, even without music, can do exactly the same work of expression that song does— can trace the precise contours of feeling just as well. Melody in poetry seems, then, to be a phantom of pitch displacement d ...
Full Text
... Harriet Zinnes (New York: New Directions, 1980), p. 5); but here he seems to argue that poetry, even without music, can do exactly the same work of expression that song does— can trace the precise contours of feeling just as well. Melody in poetry seems, then, to be a phantom of pitch displacement d ...
... Harriet Zinnes (New York: New Directions, 1980), p. 5); but here he seems to argue that poetry, even without music, can do exactly the same work of expression that song does— can trace the precise contours of feeling just as well. Melody in poetry seems, then, to be a phantom of pitch displacement d ...
"Poetics"
... Spectacular equipment will be a part of Tragedy. Next, Song and Diction, for these are the media of imitation. By 'Diction' I mean the mere metrical arrangement of the words: as for 'Song,' it is a term whose sense every one understands. Again, Tragedy is the imitation of an action; and an action im ...
... Spectacular equipment will be a part of Tragedy. Next, Song and Diction, for these are the media of imitation. By 'Diction' I mean the mere metrical arrangement of the words: as for 'Song,' it is a term whose sense every one understands. Again, Tragedy is the imitation of an action; and an action im ...
Introductory note on Hopkins
... became known publicly only after his death, but their publication established him as a major Victorian poet, very likely the most “modern” stylistically. His historical importance derives from the radical changes he brought to English poetics. No small part of those changes involved his belief that ...
... became known publicly only after his death, but their publication established him as a major Victorian poet, very likely the most “modern” stylistically. His historical importance derives from the radical changes he brought to English poetics. No small part of those changes involved his belief that ...
Why do poets use alliteration
... In relation to English poetry, poets can call attention to certain words in a line of poetry by using alliteration. They can also use alliteration . May 2, 2016 . A guide to understanding alliteration and assonance and using them. Do they direct attention where you want it to go, or do they misdirec ...
... In relation to English poetry, poets can call attention to certain words in a line of poetry by using alliteration. They can also use alliteration . May 2, 2016 . A guide to understanding alliteration and assonance and using them. Do they direct attention where you want it to go, or do they misdirec ...
Basics of English Studies: An introductory course for students of
... page. Thus, before they have actually started reading, readers of poetry are given an instant indication that what they are going to read is probably a poem. In consequence, a reader’s attention is likely to focus on ‘poetic features’ of the text. Poetry is often associated not only with specialised ...
... page. Thus, before they have actually started reading, readers of poetry are given an instant indication that what they are going to read is probably a poem. In consequence, a reader’s attention is likely to focus on ‘poetic features’ of the text. Poetry is often associated not only with specialised ...
to see
... Poetry has been around for centuries. No one knows for sure who wrote the first poem. But we do know that ancient and holy people created chants as prayers and spells. Messengers and bards used to pass along news, songs, and stories, chanting them in verse. Today we find poetry in songs, on greeting ...
... Poetry has been around for centuries. No one knows for sure who wrote the first poem. But we do know that ancient and holy people created chants as prayers and spells. Messengers and bards used to pass along news, songs, and stories, chanting them in verse. Today we find poetry in songs, on greeting ...
12 Writing about Poetry
... originated from songs of oral traditions around the world. Many consider poetry the most challenging of literary genres. Often, you have to “read between the lines” to find a poem’s meaning and argument. As you wrestle with the pleasures and challenges of the poems in this book, imagine what it must ...
... originated from songs of oral traditions around the world. Many consider poetry the most challenging of literary genres. Often, you have to “read between the lines” to find a poem’s meaning and argument. As you wrestle with the pleasures and challenges of the poems in this book, imagine what it must ...
Simile: willow and Ginkgo by Eve Merriam
... For most of his career, Collins led a dual life as a professor and poet, teaching at the City University of New York and composing verse in his spare time. Collins published his first book of poetry, Pokerface, in 1977. Some interesting facts: In 1999, Collins received a six-figure advance from his ...
... For most of his career, Collins led a dual life as a professor and poet, teaching at the City University of New York and composing verse in his spare time. Collins published his first book of poetry, Pokerface, in 1977. Some interesting facts: In 1999, Collins received a six-figure advance from his ...
“The Poet” by Tom Wayman (1989)
... ELIZABETH FARNSWORTH: I want to talk about this issue of accessibility. I notice that the word "accessible" is used a lot in reviews and discussions of your poetry meaning, I guess, easy to understand. It is a word you like? Do you try to be accessible? BILLY COLLINS: Well, I've gotten tired of it a ...
... ELIZABETH FARNSWORTH: I want to talk about this issue of accessibility. I notice that the word "accessible" is used a lot in reviews and discussions of your poetry meaning, I guess, easy to understand. It is a word you like? Do you try to be accessible? BILLY COLLINS: Well, I've gotten tired of it a ...
Voice Inverse
... these “voices” in the archive. Recently The New York Times ran an article on voice recordings by various English writers just released in two compact discs, entitled The Spoken Word. “IN THE MASTER’S VOICE, OLD BOOKS LIVE AGAIN,” ran the headline, with a photograph of Tennyson, among others, “who ca ...
... these “voices” in the archive. Recently The New York Times ran an article on voice recordings by various English writers just released in two compact discs, entitled The Spoken Word. “IN THE MASTER’S VOICE, OLD BOOKS LIVE AGAIN,” ran the headline, with a photograph of Tennyson, among others, “who ca ...
Performance poetry

Performance poetry is poetry that is specifically composed for or during a performance before an audience. During the 1980s, the term came into popular usage to describe poetry written or composed for performance rather than print distribution.