The Poet and the PoemThe author summarizes his knowledge and lively opinions of the art, dealing with every aspect, from the moment of inspiration through the workshop labors, to publication and interpretation. |
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... hand , the futility of trying to teach architecture by concentrating on brick laying , and , on the other hand , the vanity of imagining that a building can stand if its bricks are improperly laid . There is a great deal which can be ...
... hand , the futility of trying to teach architecture by concentrating on brick laying , and , on the other hand , the vanity of imagining that a building can stand if its bricks are improperly laid . There is a great deal which can be ...
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... hand . Surely the Second Coming is at hand . Now I would suggest that for " Second Coming " you substitute in your mind the thump , thump , thump metrically adapted . The particulars of the apocalyptic experience he is about to share ...
... hand . Surely the Second Coming is at hand . Now I would suggest that for " Second Coming " you substitute in your mind the thump , thump , thump metrically adapted . The particulars of the apocalyptic experience he is about to share ...
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... hand , and again his mind plummets to sensuality : Oh , that I were a glove upon that hand , That I might touch that cheek ! That is more like it : a considerably more honest and direct approach to female beauty than imagining her eyes ...
... hand , and again his mind plummets to sensuality : Oh , that I were a glove upon that hand , That I might touch that cheek ! That is more like it : a considerably more honest and direct approach to female beauty than imagining her eyes ...
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an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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