Here are 5 books essential to any poetry-lover's bookshelf. The first two I would recommend to anyone, but especially non-native English readers. The third and fourth are accessible examples of close reading poetry by critics and poets. The fifth is a resource that you'll return to for years, whether you're new to poetry or a life-long aficionado.
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Introduction 0:00-1:10
Brooks & Warren 1:11-2:50
Helen Vendler 2:51-4:55
T.R. Hinn 4:56-5:50
C.B. Ricks 5:51-8:18
Princeton Encyclopedia 8:19-9:30
Conclusion 9:31-9:53
Where to begin with poetry? Where to start?
1 июн 2024