Articles related to "Poets"
Chilean Poet Gabriela Mistral
Short biography of Lucila Godoy de Alcayaga (aka Gabriela Mistral), Chilean teacher, diplomat, and gifted poet.
gabriela mistral • desolacion gabriela mistral • poet • writing poetry • poems
Short biography of Lucila Godoy de Alcayaga (aka Gabriela Mistral), Chilean teacher, diplomat, and gifted poet.
gabriela mistral • desolacion gabriela mistral • poet • writing poetry • poems
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
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
Once in a Wilde
Oscar Wilde. Irish writer of novels, plays, and fairytales . Read the Selfish Giant, here.
oscar wilde • giants • fairy tales • gay • legends
Oscar Wilde. Irish writer of novels, plays, and fairytales . Read the Selfish Giant, here.
oscar wilde • giants • fairy tales • gay • legends
Philip Freneau
Philip Freneau was the first American born poet, who earned a reputation as a revolutionary pamphleteer satirizing the British in the struggle for American independence.
philip freneau • poety and politics • father of american poetry • poet of the revloution • pamphleteer
Philip Freneau was the first American born poet, who earned a reputation as a revolutionary pamphleteer satirizing the British in the struggle for American independence.
philip freneau • poety and politics • father of american poetry • poet of the revloution • pamphleteer
A Love No Less
Read more than two centuries of African-American love letters from slaves, Harlem Renaissance writers, celebrities, and everyday people.
slaves love letters • pamela newkirk • love no less • black history • harlem renaissance
Read more than two centuries of African-American love letters from slaves, Harlem Renaissance writers, celebrities, and everyday people.
slaves love letters • pamela newkirk • love no less • black history • harlem renaissance
Rod McKuen - An American Success Story
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
Online Odyssey
Touring the Web on Crutches
writing • poets and writers online • write time write trak • desktop writing workshop • macmillan corporate publishing
Touring the Web on Crutches
writing • poets and writers online • write time write trak • desktop writing workshop • macmillan corporate publishing
What is Poetry?
Readers know a poem when they see it, but poetry does more than exist as a form: poetry portrays and often dramatizes the experience of human emotional life.
what is poetry • knowning and feeling become one • emily dickinson • rod mckuen • defining art
Readers know a poem when they see it, but poetry does more than exist as a form: poetry portrays and often dramatizes the experience of human emotional life.
what is poetry • knowning and feeling become one • emily dickinson • rod mckuen • defining art
The Flea by John Donne
John Donne's "The Flea" deploys puns, logic and a metaphysical conceit in an attempt to seduce the listener.
the flea • john donne • metaphysical school of poetry • renaissance slang • romantic poetry
John Donne's "The Flea" deploys puns, logic and a metaphysical conceit in an attempt to seduce the listener.
the flea • john donne • metaphysical school of poetry • renaissance slang • romantic 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
Romantic Invaders Part 1
This article examines the way English Romanticism has played a part in the colonisation of the Australian landscape.
indigenous • invaders • romantic • wordsworth • colonisation
This article examines the way English Romanticism has played a part in the colonisation of the Australian landscape.
indigenous • invaders • romantic • wordsworth • colonisation
Plight of the Troubadour
Billy Collins' "Plight of the Troubadour" expresses an unease about poetry's ability to communicate across time.
plight of the troubadour • billy collins • collins and language • schoolsville • collins and images
Billy Collins' "Plight of the Troubadour" expresses an unease about poetry's ability to communicate across time.
plight of the troubadour • billy collins • collins and language • schoolsville • collins and images
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
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
A Child's Fairy Garden
Children also need a garden, a fairy garden.
garden • fairies • faerie gardens • california • monterey
Children also need a garden, a fairy garden.
garden • fairies • faerie gardens • california • monterey
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
Maiden Name by Philip Larkin
Philip Larkin's apparently straightforward poem "Maiden Name" tackles some weighty issues, such as identity and the workings of language, with characteristic subtlety.
maiden name • philip larkin • larkin and critical theory • relationship between signs and things • ambiguous larkin
Philip Larkin's apparently straightforward poem "Maiden Name" tackles some weighty issues, such as identity and the workings of language, with characteristic subtlety.
maiden name • philip larkin • larkin and critical theory • relationship between signs and things • ambiguous larkin
Dutch Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Some nursery rhymes are not what they seem. Case in point: a Dutch song that is sung to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". Prepare to be shocked.
nursery rhyme translation • naughty lyrics popular song • dutch twinkle twinkle little star altijd is kortja • french version vous dirais-je maman • composition melody mozart saint-saens
Some nursery rhymes are not what they seem. Case in point: a Dutch song that is sung to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". Prepare to be shocked.
nursery rhyme translation • naughty lyrics popular song • dutch twinkle twinkle little star altijd is kortja • french version vous dirais-je maman • composition melody mozart saint-saens
Great True Stories
From Truman Capote to lesser-known authors, this list of narrative non-fiction stories will keep you absorbed and perhaps lead you to revisit the stories in the future.
narrative nonfiction • peace corps • ivory coast • tufts university • tufts
From Truman Capote to lesser-known authors, this list of narrative non-fiction stories will keep you absorbed and perhaps lead you to revisit the stories in the future.
narrative nonfiction • peace corps • ivory coast • tufts university • tufts
In Focus: Director Peter Weir
Profile of Peter Weir, one of Australia's finest film directors.
peter weir • weir • peter weir • truman show • jim carrey
Profile of Peter Weir, one of Australia's finest film directors.
peter weir • weir • peter weir • truman show • jim carrey
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
Faerie Encounters
Enchanted Forest and Raven's Keep are among the best to make my list. White garden/dark garden.
edgar allen poe • birds • faeries • folklore • tales
Enchanted Forest and Raven's Keep are among the best to make my list. White garden/dark garden.
edgar allen poe • birds • faeries • folklore • tales
The Groves of Academe
Mary McCarthy's campus novel The Groves of Academe still retains its satirical and comic bite fifty years on.
the groves of academe • mary mccarthy • lucky jim • kingsley amis • tom sharpe
Mary McCarthy's campus novel The Groves of Academe still retains its satirical and comic bite fifty years on.
the groves of academe • mary mccarthy • lucky jim • kingsley amis • tom sharpe
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
The Notebook: A Tribute
the notebook • sparks • nicholas sparks • romantic novels • romantic literature
the notebook • sparks • nicholas sparks • romantic novels • romantic literature
BarlowGirl
Fervent Records’ BarlowGirl, will release “Another Journal Entry, Expanded Edition” on August 29. The rock group has also shot a new video for their hit, "Never Alone."
barlowgirl • another journal entry • expanded edition • fervent records • on my own
Fervent Records’ BarlowGirl, will release “Another Journal Entry, Expanded Edition” on August 29. The rock group has also shot a new video for their hit, "Never Alone."
barlowgirl • another journal entry • expanded edition • fervent records • on my own
Hay-on-Wye--A Literary Gem
european travel • hay-on-wye • bookstores • used books • second hand bookstores
european travel • hay-on-wye • bookstores • used books • second hand bookstores
A Community of Writers: Fiction Resources on the Web
Fiction is such a huge topic, encompassing everything from literary novels to what my mother- in-law (who works in a bookstore) calls "lovey-doveys."
fiction • writing • resources • how to write • where to find help for writers
Fiction is such a huge topic, encompassing everything from literary novels to what my mother- in-law (who works in a bookstore) calls "lovey-doveys."
fiction • writing • resources • how to write • where to find help for writers
Feria del Libro de Bogota
As UNESCO nominated World Book Capital City 2007, Bogota throws open its arms to all on April 19 for the city's 20th Annual Book Festival
feria del libro • bogota • book festival • candelaria • gabriel garcia marquez
As UNESCO nominated World Book Capital City 2007, Bogota throws open its arms to all on April 19 for the city's 20th Annual Book Festival
feria del libro • bogota • book festival • candelaria • gabriel garcia marquez
Trees: The Gift of Love - II
Arbor Day, observed in the U. S. on the last Friday of April, is a traditional time to plant trees. Trees in the home landscape provide physical structure and memories.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Arbor Day, observed in the U. S. on the last Friday of April, is a traditional time to plant trees. Trees in the home landscape provide physical structure and memories.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Whitman’s ‘I Hear America Singing’
Walt Whitman's tribute to America's ordinary laborers dramatizes the good cheer of the day laborers of 19th century America but also tips its hat to night time partiers.
whitman’s i hear america singing • an american tribute • walt whitman • varied carols • unique songs of praise
Walt Whitman's tribute to America's ordinary laborers dramatizes the good cheer of the day laborers of 19th century America but also tips its hat to night time partiers.
whitman’s i hear america singing • an american tribute • walt whitman • varied carols • unique songs of praise
... 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
Annus Mirabilis by Philip Larkin
"Annus Mirabilis" deals with a similar topic to Philip Larkin's more famous poem "High Windows", and employs his customary irony and deft technique.
annus mirabilis • philip larkin • high windows • poetic form • larkin and irony
"Annus Mirabilis" deals with a similar topic to Philip Larkin's more famous poem "High Windows", and employs his customary irony and deft technique.
annus mirabilis • philip larkin • high windows • poetic form • larkin and irony
Frankenstein: Frankly Misunderstood
Frankenstein: Frankly Misunderstood
frankenstein • creation • analysis
Frankenstein: Frankly Misunderstood
frankenstein • creation • analysis
Henry VIII: A Lustful Monarch
An informative look at the life and times of England's most lustful and illustrious monarch.
henry vii • henry viii • tudor dynasty • catherine of aragon • ann boleyn
An informative look at the life and times of England's most lustful and illustrious monarch.
henry vii • henry viii • tudor dynasty • catherine of aragon • ann boleyn
Rare Welsh Hotels of Distinction
Over 50 of the best properties in Wales, from boutique city hotels to luxury country house properties, are included in the new free 2007 brochure from Welsh Rarebits
welsh rarebits • wales hotels of distinction • country house hotels and inns • gourmet restaurants with rooms • historic accommodation
Over 50 of the best properties in Wales, from boutique city hotels to luxury country house properties, are included in the new free 2007 brochure from Welsh Rarebits
welsh rarebits • wales hotels of distinction • country house hotels and inns • gourmet restaurants with rooms • historic accommodation
The Young Ones
Classic Cult Comedy - The Young Ones
bbc • the young ones • classic • cult comedy • rik mayall
Classic Cult Comedy - The Young Ones
bbc • the young ones • classic • cult comedy • rik mayall
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