Committed to Memory: 100 Best Poems to Memorize
Boland, Eavan
ISBN 10: 1885983158 ISBN 13: 9781885983152
Published by Turtle Point Press / Books & Co, 2000
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Poet John Hollander has divided the poems into tales, sonnets, songs, meditations and counsels. Published in partnership with The Academy of American Poets.
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Somewhere along the way those who decide such things decided that memorizing poems was not really important to education. Of course, it wasn't really. However, it was a pleasure, and generations of young people are growing up today without knowing it, which is a shame. Hollander (American Poetry, LJ 9/1/93) has selected 100 poems by poets?including lyrics and narratives, meditations and counsels?ranging from Blake and Hughes, Bishop and Thomas, to Yeats and Hayden . These are classics that lend themselves to memory, being short; often in form, or at least metrical; always rhythmic; and delightful. Most readers will find old favorites and new gems here. It is a fine collection?for browsing, for reading, and for committing to memory. Recommended.?Louis McKee, Painted Bride Arts Ctr., Philadelphia
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Title: Committed to Memory: 100 Best Poems to ...
Publisher: Turtle Point Press / Books & Co
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
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