Poets on Poetry: The Morality of Poetry.

Blake, Robert W.

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ERIC Number: EJ437347

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Poets on Poetry: The Morality of Poetry.

Blake, Robert W.

English Journal, v81 n1 p16-20 Jan 1992

Asserts that poetry is a basic way for individuals to learn enough about their culture to become a welcome member of it. Offers the views on poetry of several poets. Discusses the benefits of using poetry, rather than logical mathematical thought, to teach students how they view reality. (PRA)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Literature Appreciation, Logical Thinking, Poetry, Poets, Secondary Education, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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