Articles related to "Poetry"
Narratives Cultivated and Wild
Where is the dividing line between “cultivated narratives,” and those which simply grow up wild and organic from the lives of their creators?
poetry • novel-in-verse • poem • book-length poem • poetic narrative
Where is the dividing line between “cultivated narratives,” and those which simply grow up wild and organic from the lives of their creators?
poetry • novel-in-verse • poem • book-length poem • poetic narrative
Narrative Beginnings II
Alice Notley and Ellen Bryant Voigt make us live their works, but how? Let’s face it; a book length poem is daunting.
poetry • book-length poem • book length poem • ellen bryant voigt • kyrie
Alice Notley and Ellen Bryant Voigt make us live their works, but how? Let’s face it; a book length poem is daunting.
poetry • book-length poem • book length poem • ellen bryant voigt • kyrie
Poetry for Kids!
The best way to get kids to read and love poetry is to show them how fun it is to write their own poems.
poetry • poem • write • children • books
The best way to get kids to read and love poetry is to show them how fun it is to write their own poems.
poetry • poem • write • children • books
The Poet's Way of Knowing
Only the truly great get Pulitzers by writing about cubicles, backyards and coffeepots. If "write what you know" still applies, how can the rest of us jazz it up?
poetry • fredy neptune • autobiography of red • les murray • anne carson
Only the truly great get Pulitzers by writing about cubicles, backyards and coffeepots. If "write what you know" still applies, how can the rest of us jazz it up?
poetry • fredy neptune • autobiography of red • les murray • anne carson
Shakespeare Sonnet 4
Each "marriage sonnet" employs a particular metaphor, but the speaker continues with his one theme; he is trying to persuade the young man to marry and produce offspring.
shakespeare sonnet 4 • unthrifty loveliness why dost thou spend • marriage sonnets • metaphor • quatrain
Each "marriage sonnet" employs a particular metaphor, but the speaker continues with his one theme; he is trying to persuade the young man to marry and produce offspring.
shakespeare sonnet 4 • unthrifty loveliness why dost thou spend • marriage sonnets • metaphor • quatrain
Definition Dance
Purists mumble “linking narratives are not novels-in-verse!!!” while cuddling their threadbare Lucile. Now, let’s take a moment to sort these concerns out.
poetry • novel-in-verse • poem • book-length poem • poetic narrative
Purists mumble “linking narratives are not novels-in-verse!!!” while cuddling their threadbare Lucile. Now, let’s take a moment to sort these concerns out.
poetry • novel-in-verse • poem • book-length poem • poetic narrative
Lasting or Instantaneous: Poetry on the Net
I've found some great poetry sites on the Web. You can read the best new poems, wander through reams of classics, or submit your own work (even in audio!).
atlantic monthly poetry page • live poets society • virtual fridge • poems • online poetry
I've found some great poetry sites on the Web. You can read the best new poems, wander through reams of classics, or submit your own work (even in audio!).
atlantic monthly poetry page • live poets society • virtual fridge • poems • online poetry
Shakespeare Sonnet 5
The speaker of sonnet 5 dramatizes the young man's youth as summer and compares old age to horrid winter, while portraying offspring as the distillation of flowers.
shakespeare sonnet 5 • those hours that with gentle work did frame • mariage sonnet • passage of time • summer
The speaker of sonnet 5 dramatizes the young man's youth as summer and compares old age to horrid winter, while portraying offspring as the distillation of flowers.
shakespeare sonnet 5 • those hours that with gentle work did frame • mariage sonnet • passage of time • summer
Shakespeare Sonnet 6
Sonnet 6 might be considered a companion piece to Sonnet 5 as the speaker opens by referring to the metaphor he used in the earlier sonnet, the distillation of flowers.
shakespeare sonnet 6 • then let not winter’s ragged hand deface • young man • offspring • sonnet
Sonnet 6 might be considered a companion piece to Sonnet 5 as the speaker opens by referring to the metaphor he used in the earlier sonnet, the distillation of flowers.
shakespeare sonnet 6 • then let not winter’s ragged hand deface • young man • offspring • sonnet
Shakespeare Sonnet 7
The speaker employs a clever pun in Sonnet 7 as he metaphorically compares the young man's life to a daily trip of the great star across the sky.
shakespeare sonnet 7 • lo! in the orient when the gracious light • young man • father a child • clever pun
The speaker employs a clever pun in Sonnet 7 as he metaphorically compares the young man's life to a daily trip of the great star across the sky.
shakespeare sonnet 7 • lo! in the orient when the gracious light • young man • father a child • clever pun
Shakespeare Sonnet 8
In Shakespeare's "Marriage Sonnet 8," the speaker for the first time evokes the joyful state of marriage itself, as he continues urging the young man to produce an heir.
shakespeare’s marriage sonnet 8 • music to hearwhy hear’st thou music sadly • the state of marriage • music metaphor • the young man
In Shakespeare's "Marriage Sonnet 8," the speaker for the first time evokes the joyful state of marriage itself, as he continues urging the young man to produce an heir.
shakespeare’s marriage sonnet 8 • music to hearwhy hear’st thou music sadly • the state of marriage • music metaphor • the young man
Shakespeare Sonnet 9
In Sonnet 9, the speaker queries the young man about another possible reason for his remaining single: does he fear leaving some poor woman a widow?
shakespeare sonnet 9 • is it for fear to wet a widow’s eye • chiding the young man for not marrying • a crying widow • issuless
In Sonnet 9, the speaker queries the young man about another possible reason for his remaining single: does he fear leaving some poor woman a widow?
shakespeare sonnet 9 • is it for fear to wet a widow’s eye • chiding the young man for not marrying • a crying widow • issuless
Techniques for Verse Action!
Why and, more importantly, how are novels-in-verse so devastatingly effective in portraying action? Let’s look at techniques used in History: The Home Movie.
poetry • novel-in-verse • poem • book-length poem • poetic narrative
Why and, more importantly, how are novels-in-verse so devastatingly effective in portraying action? Let’s look at techniques used in History: The Home Movie.
poetry • novel-in-verse • poem • book-length poem • poetic narrative
Narrative Beginnings I I I
How do poets subtly introduce background information to a narrative while maintaining poetic integrity? In Les Murray’s gritty drama, Fredy Neptune, photos help.
poetry • poetic narrative • lyric narrative • les murray • fredy neptune
How do poets subtly introduce background information to a narrative while maintaining poetic integrity? In Les Murray’s gritty drama, Fredy Neptune, photos help.
poetry • poetic narrative • lyric narrative • les murray • fredy neptune
... A Little bit Louder and a Little Bit Verse
Size Acceptance, Poetry, food, fat, Maya Angelou, National Poetry Month,
karen kanter • fat • size acceptance • national poetry month • maya angelou
Size Acceptance, Poetry, food, fat, Maya Angelou, National Poetry Month,
karen kanter • fat • size acceptance • national poetry month • maya angelou
Anne Carson's Monster
In her novel-in-verse, Autobiography of Red, why has Anne Carson harnessed creatures from Ancient Greece to tell a story of adolescent love in modern Canada?
poetry • autobiography of red • anne carson • novel-in-verse • poem
In her novel-in-verse, Autobiography of Red, why has Anne Carson harnessed creatures from Ancient Greece to tell a story of adolescent love in modern Canada?
poetry • autobiography of red • anne carson • novel-in-verse • poem
LA Times Book Awards
Los Angeles Times Book Awards
los angeles times • book awards • fiction • history • poetry
Los Angeles Times Book Awards
los angeles times • book awards • fiction • history • poetry
Lyric Narrative Electric
Before the age of the novel, much of history and literature was written in narrative verse. With the resurgence of book-length poems, we return to our Homeric roots.
poetry • narrative verse • book-length poem • book length poem • narrative poem
Before the age of the novel, much of history and literature was written in narrative verse. With the resurgence of book-length poems, we return to our Homeric roots.
poetry • narrative verse • book-length poem • book length poem • narrative poem
Narrative Beginnings
The entry piece to a book-length narrative poem holds even more importance than it would in a general collection. Mary Jo Bang and Ruth Whitman share a technique.
poetry • poetry exercise • exercise in poetry • novel-in-verse • lyric narrative
The entry piece to a book-length narrative poem holds even more importance than it would in a general collection. Mary Jo Bang and Ruth Whitman share a technique.
poetry • poetry exercise • exercise in poetry • novel-in-verse • lyric narrative
Narrative Beginnings I V
In Ultima Thule, poet Davis McCombs creates a delicate and sophisticated novel-in-verse by breaking the rule that says poems should be unnoted and self-contained.
poetry • davis mccombs • ultima thule • novel-in-verse • poem
In Ultima Thule, poet Davis McCombs creates a delicate and sophisticated novel-in-verse by breaking the rule that says poems should be unnoted and self-contained.
poetry • davis mccombs • ultima thule • novel-in-verse • poem
Pushkin: Father of Russian Lit
Alexander Pushkin's importance to Russian literature and history can not be underestimated. He is still revered in Russia as Russia's greatest poet.
pushkin's importance • alexander pushkin • russian poetry • russian literature • literary tradition
Alexander Pushkin's importance to Russian literature and history can not be underestimated. He is still revered in Russia as Russia's greatest poet.
pushkin's importance • alexander pushkin • russian poetry • russian literature • literary tradition
Agi Mishol’s ‘Woman Martyr’
Israeli poet, Agi Mishol, dramatizes the unspeakable act of a woman faking pregnancy to hide a bomb, then entering a bakery to explode herself into a supposed martyrdom.
agi mishol • woman martyr • yehuda amichai • woman suicide bomber • hebrew university
Israeli poet, Agi Mishol, dramatizes the unspeakable act of a woman faking pregnancy to hide a bomb, then entering a bakery to explode herself into a supposed martyrdom.
agi mishol • woman martyr • yehuda amichai • woman suicide bomber • hebrew university
The Ern Malley Caper
The Ern Malley affair may be the most important literary hoax of the 20th century. It grew out of a hatred of and the desire to debunk the avant-garde style of modernism.
ern malley • james mcauley • harold stewart • ethel • angry penguins
The Ern Malley affair may be the most important literary hoax of the 20th century. It grew out of a hatred of and the desire to debunk the avant-garde style of modernism.
ern malley • james mcauley • harold stewart • ethel • angry penguins
5 New Fiction Markets
These literary magazines accept fiction from writers of all experience levels, and are a great way for writers to gain added exposure for their fiction.
fiction markets • magazine markets • fiction magazines • open submissions • fiction
These literary magazines accept fiction from writers of all experience levels, and are a great way for writers to gain added exposure for their fiction.
fiction markets • magazine markets • fiction magazines • open submissions • fiction
The Blind Assassin: Atwood, M
No blind alley story lines here: A review of Margaret Atwood's "The Blind Assassin" A gently written story within a story - well worth reading
margaret atwood • margaret atwood poems • margaret atwood poetry • margaret atwood biography • margaret atwood happy endings
No blind alley story lines here: A review of Margaret Atwood's "The Blind Assassin" A gently written story within a story - well worth reading
margaret atwood • margaret atwood poems • margaret atwood poetry • margaret atwood biography • margaret atwood happy endings
Dickinson’s Spiritual Intoxication
The poem "I taste a liquor never brewed" portrays the speaker's spiritual intoxication through an extended metaphor likening her soul drunkenness to alcohol inebriation.
dickinson’s spiritual intoxication • i taste a liquor never brewed • mystical state • soul awareness • metaphorical alcohol
The poem "I taste a liquor never brewed" portrays the speaker's spiritual intoxication through an extended metaphor likening her soul drunkenness to alcohol inebriation.
dickinson’s spiritual intoxication • i taste a liquor never brewed • mystical state • soul awareness • metaphorical alcohol
Easter Poems
Simple and short Easter poem ideas for all school levels.
easter poems • easter bunny poems • easter poem story • easter play story • religious easter poems
Simple and short Easter poem ideas for all school levels.
easter poems • easter bunny poems • easter poem story • easter play story • religious easter poems
Loch Katrine: Trossachs, Scotland
Loch Katrine is an overlooked area of Scotland; set in the heart of the beautiful Trossachs region, it should be a favourite destination for all.
loch katrine • day out in scotland • places to visit near glasgow • tourist days out in scotland • trossachs nature reserve
Loch Katrine is an overlooked area of Scotland; set in the heart of the beautiful Trossachs region, it should be a favourite destination for all.
loch katrine • day out in scotland • places to visit near glasgow • tourist days out in scotland • trossachs nature reserve
Lorie Ann Grover
When Lorie Ann Grover was young, she wanted to dance. But her body kept growing, refusing to cooperate. So, instead of giving up her dream, she redirected her passion
lorie ann grover • yal • young adult fiction • dance • ballet
When Lorie Ann Grover was young, she wanted to dance. But her body kept growing, refusing to cooperate. So, instead of giving up her dream, she redirected her passion
lorie ann grover • yal • young adult fiction • dance • ballet
MARKETS ON-LINE
Publishing Venues for Fiction and Poetry
writing • resources • markets • websites • web sites
Publishing Venues for Fiction and Poetry
writing • resources • markets • websites • web sites
Music Education Resource Guide
When we network with other teachers, we become stronger in spirit and in resources. May these sites be gifts to you that will continue to enrich your teaching experiences for years to come. Bookmark these sites. You'll be glad that you did.
music education resources parent expression certif
When we network with other teachers, we become stronger in spirit and in resources. May these sites be gifts to you that will continue to enrich your teaching experiences for years to come. Bookmark these sites. You'll be glad that you did.
music education resources parent expression certif
Online Odyssey Continues
As my broken leg heals, my online odyssey continues.
e-books • online • e-zine
As my broken leg heals, my online odyssey continues.
e-books • online • e-zine
Dickinson’s Riddles
Emily Dickinson wrote several poems just for pure fun; they are like riddles that do not mention the subject, which must be determined by interpreting the poetic devices.
dickinson’s riddles • it sifts from leaden sieves • i like to see it lap the miles • profound themes • fun poems
Emily Dickinson wrote several poems just for pure fun; they are like riddles that do not mention the subject, which must be determined by interpreting the poetic devices.
dickinson’s riddles • it sifts from leaden sieves • i like to see it lap the miles • profound themes • fun poems
The Notebook: A Tribute
the notebook • sparks • nicholas sparks • romantic novels • romantic literature
the notebook • sparks • nicholas sparks • romantic novels • romantic literature
Writers on the Net offers Classes, and Tutoring
Review of the Writers on the Net web site, including a list of upcoming online classes.
writers on the net • writing classes • writing courses • tutors • tutor
Review of the Writers on the Net web site, including a list of upcoming online classes.
writers on the net • writing classes • writing courses • tutors • tutor
Frost’s 'Mending Wall'
The speaker in Frost's "Mending Wall" is a provocateur, questioning the wall's purpose, chiding his neighbor about it, yet he is the one more concerned about its repair.
robert frost • mending wall • something there is that doesn't love a wall • good fences make good neighbors • spring
The speaker in Frost's "Mending Wall" is a provocateur, questioning the wall's purpose, chiding his neighbor about it, yet he is the one more concerned about its repair.
robert frost • mending wall • something there is that doesn't love a wall • good fences make good neighbors • spring
Islamic Mysticism: A History
Islamic mysticism has a rich Sufi tradition made famous by Rumi and the legendary whirling dervishes. How does this relate to traditional Islam?
islam • sufi • sufism • rumi • whirling
Islamic mysticism has a rich Sufi tradition made famous by Rumi and the legendary whirling dervishes. How does this relate to traditional Islam?
islam • sufi • sufism • rumi • whirling
Panning for Ideas
Journals can keep you writing, inspire you to new heights, or give you insight into your writing and yourself. Links lead you to journal resources.
journals • writing • journaling • resources • inspiration
Journals can keep you writing, inspire you to new heights, or give you insight into your writing and yourself. Links lead you to journal resources.
journals • writing • journaling • resources • inspiration
The Dichotomy of a Hip-Hop Music Fan
Writer Steve 'Flash' Juon discusses his complex feelings about the contradictions in hip-hop music today.
hip-hop music • rap music • rap lyrics • gangsta rap • rap
Writer Steve 'Flash' Juon discusses his complex feelings about the contradictions in hip-hop music today.
hip-hop music • rap music • rap lyrics • gangsta rap • rap
Yeats’ 'Easter, 1916'
William Butler Yeats' poem, "Easter, 1916," focuses on the Irish rebellion known as the Easter Rising, which occurred the week after Easter of 1916 in Dublin, Ireland.
yeats’ easter 1916 • on the easter rising • general post office in dublin • irish rebels • senator
William Butler Yeats' poem, "Easter, 1916," focuses on the Irish rebellion known as the Easter Rising, which occurred the week after Easter of 1916 in Dublin, Ireland.
yeats’ easter 1916 • on the easter rising • general post office in dublin • irish rebels • senator
Cherry Blossom Time
The mania for cherry blossoms on the main island of Honshu usually sets in around mid-March, leading to a week-long series of party/picnics beneath the cotton-candy-like cherry trees.
cherry blossom • sakura • matsuri • sakura matsuri • o-hanami
The mania for cherry blossoms on the main island of Honshu usually sets in around mid-March, leading to a week-long series of party/picnics beneath the cotton-candy-like cherry trees.
cherry blossom • sakura • matsuri • sakura matsuri • o-hanami
Kyoto -- Japanese History Within Reach
Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan and home to countless historical sites and national treasures
kyoto • japan • heian • heian-kyo • heian era
Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan and home to countless historical sites and national treasures
kyoto • japan • heian • heian-kyo • heian era
Exploring the Land of Halldor Laxness
halldor laxness • reyjavik • hekla • surtsey • icelandic travel
halldor laxness • reyjavik • hekla • surtsey • icelandic travel
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