How to read poetry like a professorThomas C. Foster
How to read poetry like a professor
by Thomas C. Foster · first published 2018
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"No literary form is as admired and feared as poetry. Admired for its lengthy pedigree--a line of poets extending back to a time before recorded history--and a ubiquitous presence in virtually all cultures, poetry is also revered for its great beauty and the powerful emotions it evokes. But the form has also instilled trepidation in its many admirers mainly because of a lack of familiarity and knowledge. Poetry demands more from readers--intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually--than other literary forms. Most of us started out loving poetry because it filled our beloved children's books f
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…authors that seem to resonate with me and my own life experiences. If you're like me and have an interest in learning to appreciate poetry, but have no real bearings on where to start, I'd recommend 'How to Read Poetry Like a Professor' by Thomas C. Foster. He has a wonderful, witty writing style, but was an enormous help to me learning how to read and appreciate poetry. Ordered this set of translations from Wong May just now. I'm…
on “A Bird Translates Silence: Wong May updates the Tang Dynasty poets” ↗…multiple read-throughs. Almost like a piece of code. I seldom read code starting on line 1 through line N. I usually take a few passes looking for different things. Short form verse is a lot like that. 5) "How to Read Poetry Like a Professor" by Thomas Foster is a good crash course if you really want to have a starting point. Remember that you're inundated with poetry. Nearly every pop, rock, rap or metal song you've ever heard in your life…
on “The Art of Reading More Effectively and Efficiently” ↗