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One More Thing: The Three Things You Need to Understand a Poem
Manage episode 427348070 series 2682020
If you thought I was all patriotism-ed out...you'd be wrong! The banger of a July 4 poem we read on Tuesday is a perfect chance to learn more about the basics of poetry analysis. Turns out, Tennyson was pretty good at like, writing poetry and stuff. His ode to England and America is an absolutely metal fusion of old-timey balladeer adventure and statetly classical grandeur. A perfect mash-up, kind of like England and America themselves. If you struggle to get into poems, but want to start, here are three steps that can get you started reading the vibes.
The Making of a Poem: https://wwnorton.com/books/The-Making-of-a-Poem/
Check out our sponsor, the Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/youngheretics/
Pre-order my new book, Light of the Mind, Light of the World: https://a.co/d/2QccOfM
Subscribe to be in the mailbag: https://rejoiceevermore.substack.com
260 episodes
Manage episode 427348070 series 2682020
If you thought I was all patriotism-ed out...you'd be wrong! The banger of a July 4 poem we read on Tuesday is a perfect chance to learn more about the basics of poetry analysis. Turns out, Tennyson was pretty good at like, writing poetry and stuff. His ode to England and America is an absolutely metal fusion of old-timey balladeer adventure and statetly classical grandeur. A perfect mash-up, kind of like England and America themselves. If you struggle to get into poems, but want to start, here are three steps that can get you started reading the vibes.
The Making of a Poem: https://wwnorton.com/books/The-Making-of-a-Poem/
Check out our sponsor, the Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/youngheretics/
Pre-order my new book, Light of the Mind, Light of the World: https://a.co/d/2QccOfM
Subscribe to be in the mailbag: https://rejoiceevermore.substack.com
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