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Andrusyshen, C.H., Ed.; Kirkconnell, Watson, Ed. – 1963
Selected Ukrainian poetry rendered in identical or equivalent English meter makes this annotated anthology the first comprehensive survey of this poetry in English. A substantial introduction to the literature of the Ukraine points out the historical development and sociological significance of this literature. The complete text of the 12th…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Biographies, English, Epics
Kenner, Hugh, Ed. – 1962
One of a series of works aimed at presenting contemporary critical opinion on major authors, this collection includes essays by Arthur Mizener, Wyndham Lewis, Hugh Kenner, R. P. Blackmur, Elizabeth Sewell, S. Musgrove, George L. K. Morris, F. R. Leavis, D. W. Harding, Allen Tate, Ezra Pound, William Empson, John Peter, Denis Donoghue, and Donald…
Descriptors: English Literature, Higher Education, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation
Cline, Gloria Stark, Comp.; Baker, Jeffrey A., Comp. – 1973
This book was developed to serve as a reference for criticisms of poems by British and American poets. Included are 2,862 criticisms of 1,150 poems by 285 poets. The books and articles indexed were selected on the basis of their availability in college and university libraries; most were written during the eleven-year period from 1960-1970. The…
Descriptors: English Literature, Imagery, Indexes, Literary Criticism
Gardner, Helen, Ed. – 1962
One of a series of works aimed at presenting contemporary opinion on major authors, this collection includes essays by Helen Gardner, George Saintsbury, Herbert J. C. Grierson, Pierre Legouis, William Empson, Mario Praz, J. E. V. Crofts, C. S. Lewis, Cleanth Brooks, J. B. Leishman, Evelyn M. Simpson, Louis L. Martz, and A. J. Smith--all dealing…
Descriptors: English Literature, Higher Education, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation
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Young Bear, Ray; And Others – WICAZO SA Review, 1987
Poets Ray Young Bear (Mesquakie), James Mitsui (Japanese American), James McAuley (Irish-American), Alex Kuo (Chinese-America) and Elizabeth Cook-Lynn (Sioux) participated in this forum on the legacy of culture and the creative process. Genres, culture, and definitions of ethnicity were discussed; and an audience participation question-and-answer…
Descriptors: American Indians, Chinese Americans, Creative Writing, Cultural Awareness
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Depas, Rosalind – Community Review, 1979
Considers influences on the design and production of books at the turn of the century, including the influences of symbolists and other European poets (e.g., Blake, Wilde, Verhaeren, Maeterlinck, Baudelaire, Mallarme, Huysmans, George, von Hofmannsthal, and Rilke); book designers, typographers, and printers; and the Art Nouveau school. (DMM)
Descriptors: Books, Graphic Arts, Nineteenth Century Literature, Poetry
Brewbaker, James, Ed.; Hyland, Dawnelle J., Ed. – 2002
This book, a collection of poems by adolescents and adults, is designed to offer teachers a supplement to the standard middle school and high school literature anthologies. Divided into 11 themed sections, the collection mixes more than 100 poems by students in grades 5 to 12 with more than 40 pieces by adults, including well-known writers such as…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Creative Writing
Addonizio, Kim; Laux, Dorianne – 1997
Intended for anyone who wants to write poetry (and do it well), this guide provides the "nuts and bolts" of craft and process, as well as the sources of inspiration. The guide contains brief essays on the elements of poetry, technique, and suggested subjects for writing; each essay is followed by distinctive writing exercises. Included…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Independent Study, Poetry, Poets
Rahm, Diana L. – 2000
The roots of conflict in the Middle East are deep and tangled. How can teachers of history, philosophy, or literature help their students reach even a simple understanding of the history and continued impact of these conflicts? In this curriculum project, a high school literature teacher has chosen five poets (two Egyptian, two Israeli, and one…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Curriculum Enrichment, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Somers, Albert B. – 1999
Suggesting that the teaching of poetry must be engaging as well as challenging, this book presents practical approaches, guidelines, activities, and scenarios for teaching poetry in high school. It offers 40 complete poems; a discussion of assessment issues (including authentic assessment); poetry across the curriculum; and addresses and…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Class Activities, English Instruction, High Schools
Matuszewski, Riszard – Cuadernos Hispanoamericanos, 1973
Translation from the French. (SK)
Descriptors: Literary Criticism, Literary Genres, Literary Influences, Literary Styles
Sheffey, Ruthe – Black World, 1973
Explores the thesis that the terror of militant poetry is mitigated by one step taken backward from the abyss of despair, a retreat into the saving grace of laughter, analyzing poetry by Mari Evans, Dudley Randall, Don L. Lee, Mikki Giovanni, and other young militant black poets. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Activism, Black Community, Black Literature, Blacks
McAlpine, Julie Carlson – Elementary English, 1972
A visit with an aging poet who was once a child prodigy. (RB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Literary History, Literary Influences, Poetry
Alonso, Damaso – Cuadernos Hispanoamericanos, 1971
Special issue in honor of the contemporary Spanish poet, Luis Rosales. (DS)
Descriptors: Imagery, Impressionistic Criticism, Literary Criticism, Lyric Poetry
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Colinas, Antonio – Revista de Occidente, 1972
Descriptors: Dissent, Hispanic American Literature, Impressionistic Criticism, Poetry
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