The little magazines and small presses of the decade enormously affected and were affected by all the major social issues of the time. (Author)

Response to an article, "Courses in Literature in Translation" by D.F. Dorsey which appeared in "Classical Outlook," v46 n3 Nov 1969. (DS)

The different ways in which two American Indian poets, Paula Gunn Allen and Joy Harjo, realize the fusion of the individual, the Southwest landscape, and a sensibility about the nature of existence in a realm called "mythic space" is clarified by showing how each approaches the concept of the moon. (SB)

Relates experiences teaching creative writing to prison inmates. Suggests that writing not only provides a much needed release from prison tension, but it also acts as a defense against inmates' experience of depersonalization. (MM)

Defines and discusses the uses of poetic games in a second language classroom. Provides an extensive inventory of poetic games, with examples in French and English. (EKN)

Argues that the use of poetry forms in the teaching of poetry helps students express themselves, complete a set form according to principles, practice precision of thought and language, and appreciate the use of imagery. (HOD)

Insists upon the importance of poetry and provides a procedure for introducing both students and teachers to the writing and appreciation of poems. (JL)

Provides objectives for teaching college English students the techniques of paraphrase, summary, and precis, particularly for the study of poetry. (HTH)

Selects more than 45 titles from a field of approximately 300 small press books from around the nation for notable merit. Providing brief descriptive annotations, the reviews are arranged on a regional basis and full publication data are included. (RAA)

Discusses poetry perception in terms of levels of penetration. Describes the first level as completely prelinguistic; the second as evolving towards meaning and language through intonation; and all further levels presupposing at least partial mastery of the poet's language. Also discusses problems of poetry translation. (Executive Office of the…