Articles related to "Poetaster"
Henry David Thoreau: Sometimes a Poetaster
Though Thoreau’s reputation does not center squarely on poetry, it does demonstrate that the literary life he chose was one that has been well admired.
• henry david thoreau • ralph waldo emerson • walden • poll tax • jail
Though Thoreau’s reputation does not center squarely on poetry, it does demonstrate that the literary life he chose was one that has been well admired.
• henry david thoreau • ralph waldo emerson • walden • poll tax • jail
Jonson's Comedies
Writing at the same time as Shakespeare, Ben Jonson developed his own comic style, relying on observation and satire over fantasy and romance.
• ben jonson • the alchemist • renaissance comedy • poetaster • every man in his humour
Writing at the same time as Shakespeare, Ben Jonson developed his own comic style, relying on observation and satire over fantasy and romance.
• ben jonson • the alchemist • renaissance comedy • poetaster • every man in his humour
Marianne Moore’s ‘Poetry’
"I, too, dislike it": thus begins a poem about poetry that results in a clear portrayal of what poetry should be, and why it is important. Liking it is not necessary.
• marianne moore’s ‘poetry’ • poets on poetry • i too dislike it • poetaster • readers
"I, too, dislike it": thus begins a poem about poetry that results in a clear portrayal of what poetry should be, and why it is important. Liking it is not necessary.
• marianne moore’s ‘poetry’ • poets on poetry • i too dislike it • poetaster • readers
Rod McKuen
Rod McKuen's musical and entertainment accomplishments are undermined by his claim to the title of poet; his so-called "poems" exemplify the work of a poetaster.
• rod mckuen • songwriter and poetaster • ben jonson • the play the poetaster • john marston
Rod McKuen's musical and entertainment accomplishments are undermined by his claim to the title of poet; his so-called "poems" exemplify the work of a poetaster.
• rod mckuen • songwriter and poetaster • ben jonson • the play the poetaster • john marston
Thoreau's 'Prayer'
Henry David Thoreau assessed his poetic talent by referring to himself as "sometimes a Poetaster"; his attempt at an Italian sonnet proves the accuracy of his assessment.
• henry david thoreau • prayer • poetaster • italian sonnet • philosopher
Henry David Thoreau assessed his poetic talent by referring to himself as "sometimes a Poetaster"; his attempt at an Italian sonnet proves the accuracy of his assessment.
• henry david thoreau • prayer • poetaster • italian sonnet • philosopher