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The Warren Wilson College MFA Program for Writers has emerged as one of the most wellrespected writing programs in the country, producing a generation of firstrate poets who are also deeply dedicated teachers of their art. Poets Teaching Poets collects essays by current and former lecturers at Warren Wilson, including acclaimed poets Joan Aleshire, Marianne Boruch, Carl Dennis, Stephen Dobyns, Reginald Gibbons, Louise Glck, Allen Grossman, Robert Haas, Tony Hoagland, Heather McHugh, Gregory Orr, Michael Ryan, Ellen Bryant Voigt, Alan Williamson, Eleanor Wilner, and Renate Wood.This passionate and provocative anthology presents an extended, insightful dialogue on an astonishing range of topics: writers from Homer, Dickinson, and Akhmatova to Bishop, O'Hara, Milosz, and Plath; meditations on the nature of the image and the discovery of the self in Greek verse; a passionate defense of lyric poetry; and other engaging themes. Whatever their subject, these essays are, at the core, passionate and thoughtful meditations on the place of poetry in contemporary culture.Poets Teaching Poets will be an invaluable tool for teachers and students of poetry and poetics at every level. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the connections between craft and the larger issues of art, and in the continuing and exciting relevance of poetry today.Gregory Orr is author of six books of poetry, most recently City of Salt, and of two books of criticism, Richer Entanglements: Essays and Notes on Poetry and Poems and Stanley Kunitz: An Introduction to the Poetry. He is Professor of English, University of Virginia.Ellen Bryant Voigt is founder and former director of the lowresidency MFA Writing Program at Goddard College and teaches in its relocated incarnation at Warren Wilson College. She has published four volumes of poetry and has received numerous awards, including two Pushcart Prizes and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Poets Teaching Poets: Self and the World'? A: The book focuses on the interplay between poetry and teaching, featuring essays from poets who are also educators, discussing various themes related to poetry and its relevance in contemporary culture.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to this anthology? A: Contributors include notable poets such as Joan Aleshire, Marianne Boruch, Carl Dennis, Stephen Dobyns, Reginald Gibbons, Louise Glück, and Allen Grossman, among others.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays of this book? A: The essays cover a wide range of topics including the nature of the image in poetry, the self in Greek verse, defenses of lyric poetry, and meditations on various poets from history.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in poetry? A: Yes, 'Poets Teaching Poets' is designed to be an invaluable resource for both teachers and students of poetry at all levels, making it accessible for beginners.
- Q: What is the format and length of the book? A: The book is published in paperback format and contains 288 pages.
- Q: When was 'Poets Teaching Poets' published? A: The book was published on April 3, 1996.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Poets Teaching Poets: Self and the World'.
- Q: Can you provide details about the authors Gregory Orr and Ellen Bryant Voigt? A: Gregory Orr is a poet and professor at the University of Virginia, known for his poetry and criticism. Ellen Bryant Voigt is the founder of the low-residency MFA program at Goddard College and has published multiple volumes of poetry.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in the craft of poetry, its teaching, and its cultural significance will find this book beneficial, particularly educators and students.
- Q: Are there any specific themes emphasized in the essays? A: Yes, themes such as the connections between craft and broader artistic issues, the nature of poetry, and its continuing relevance in modern society are emphasized throughout the essays.