Archive for December, 2009
A brief overview of the life and greatest works of English Romantic poet John Keats (from a video series called “Literary Classics”, UK, 1999).
Duration : 0:8:17
“Love Poem” Lemon
Season 4, Episode 5 (S04 E05)
Original Air Date: 15 August 2004
Duration : 0:2:44
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Supper Club, New York, NY. February 2004.
Air Date: August 1, 2004
Duration : 0:2:44
Rumi’s poems elegantly and consistently touch our inner being and inspire us to go beyond our limitations towards the Divine.
The music: The credits do appear at the end of this video, but it is by the composer, Eleni Karaindrou, and is the theme music called “Eternity and a Day” from the movie, Aggelopoulos.
A note on the music: This entire video was constructed in silence-only the poem and the images were put together without my knowing what music would be the right one. The music is so important to the interpretation of these poems. Rather than reading them, the music is my voice. When I ‘laid’ this beautiful piece of music over the video it fit perfectly. Few edits were made to accomodate the images to fit the music. They seem to be made for each other.
Note for those who overlook the message and want to ‘claim’ Rumi as their own (country, nationality, language) they’ve missed the point completely and these comments will be deleted.
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Duration : 0:4:15
A poem performed at the 2005 National poetry Slam Individual Semifinals by Eric Darby. For more info, check out: http://www.ericdarby.net
Duration : 0:3:14
I have been asked to write an essay about the role of religion in Romanticism poetry.
I just need a few pointers as to what to do and I can pick it up from there.
I took a semester long course on romanticism. It is, in short, a separation of man from the divine, from being the created to being the creator…think Goethe or Frankenstein (not poetry but they all have the same sentiment). In poetry before the romantic period, we find man in harmony with God and his place in the world, for the most part, and with the onset of Romanticism comes a turbulent whirlwind of not knowing one’s place, and more importantly, not accepting it. Man then tries to create perfection, when, since man is fallen, that ambition is inevitably futile and leads only to heartache. Man is at war with himself, and since man is made in the image of God, man is then at war with God as well.
I would suggest reading some of the philosophy that arises out of the romantic period…Rousseau, Camus…that might give a better understanding of the mindset of romanticism, and help you understand the poetry. Also try comparing it to poets who are in union with god…Donne, Hopkins…they’re poetry is natural, beautiful, lacking the heartache and apprehensions of the romantic.
Good luck, hope it works out!
English assignment on the benefits of teaching love poetry to year 10 and 11 students. Morals, values, ethics etc.
I have absolutely no idea why anyone would teach love poetry to year 11 students.
Teach them nature poetry, political poetry, didactic poetry, even surrealist or situationist verse – these are all things they probably don’t know about.
But love poetry is something they will discover for themselves.
I’m 16, female, and I’m looking for poetry books that are about life in different aspects, something modern, bright, passionate, inspiring, and wonderfully written. I write poetry, nothing serious, but recently I’ve overcome depression and have come to love my life. Poetry makes my day, so do you suggest a good book? Or a writer that you know writes those kind of poems. Also, any good book that falls under this category? No Twilight, thankyouverymuch.
Billie Collins is probably the most popular poet writing today. He doesn’t take himself too seriously or write in an archaic style, but rather, modern everyday language. Sample some of his poems here:
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/archive/poet.html?id=80600
Formalistic criticism is not taking the author’s motives for writing a text into consideration when analyzing a work. I would have to remain focused on the author’s use of syntax, diction, and other literary devices without asking why or what the author meant when writing. All historical, bibliographical, and other facts must remain omitted from the analysis.
What poems could I analyze using this type of criticism?
This is a senior AP course, so it has to be "a sophisticated" poem.
Any ideas?
I have a Literary Criticism exam tomorrow and I just finished reading through the Formalistic approach!! 
Anyway, you could do Marlowe’s "To His Coy Mistress" or Poe’s "The Raven"
Hope this helps!!
I myself, unfortunately, am not big into poetry but my sister very much is. She likes inspirational, deep meaning type poetry and/or quotes. Does anybody recommend any good authors or complete books of poetry that would be good as a christmas present? Please be specific.
The Best of Ogden Nash (Hardcover), edited by Linell Nash Smith would make a lovely and lively Christmas gift. You can obtain copies from :
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1566637031?ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=1566637031