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Real Sofistikashun: Essays On Poetry And Craft
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The Anticipated First Collection Of Essays By Celebrated Poet Tony Hoagland, Author Of What Narcissism Means To Memeanness, The Very Thing That Is Unforgivable In Human Social Life, In Poetry Is Thrilling And Valuable. Why? Because The Willingness To Be Offensive Sets Free The Ruthless Observer In All Of Us, The Spiteful Perceptive Angel Who Sees And Tells, Unimpeded By Nicety Or Second Thoughts. There Is Truthtelling, And More, In Meanness. From Negative Capability: How To Talk Mean And Influence PeopleTony Hoagland Has Won The Poetry Foundation'S Mark Twain Award, Recognizing A Poet'S Contribution To Humor In American Poetry, And Also The Folger Shakespeare Library'S O. B. Hardison Jr. Poetry Prize, The Only Major Award That Honors A Poet'S Excellence In Teaching. Real Sofistikashun, From The Title Onward, Uses Hoagland'S Signature Abilities To Entertain And Instruct As He Forages Through Central Questions About How Poems Behave And How They Are Made.In These Taut, Illuminating Essays, Hoagland Explores Aspects Of Poetic Craftmetaphor, Tone, Rhetorical And Compositional Strategieswith The Vigorous, Conversational Style Less Of The Scholar Than Of The Serious Enthusiast And Practitioner. Real Sofistikashun Is An Exciting, Humorous, And Provocative Collection Of Essays, As Pleasurable A Book As It Is Useful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Real Sofistikashun'? A: 'Real Sofistikashun' explores the intersections of poetry and craft, particularly focusing on the value of meanness and truth-telling in poetry.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Real Sofistikashun'? A: The author is Tony Hoagland, a celebrated poet known for his contributions to humor in American poetry.
- Q: What type of content is included in this book? A: The book is a collection of essays that delve into poetic craft, including discussions on metaphor, tone, and rhetorical strategies.
- Q: How many pages does 'Real Sofistikashun' have? A: 'Real Sofistikashun' contains a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Real Sofistikashun' was published on September 19, 2006.
- Q: Is 'Real Sofistikashun' available in different formats? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What makes Tony Hoagland's writing style unique? A: Tony Hoagland's writing is characterized by a vigorous, conversational style that engages readers with both humor and insight.
- Q: What are some awards Tony Hoagland has received? A: Tony Hoagland has won The Poetry Foundation's Mark Twain Award and the Folger Shakespeare Library's O. B. Hardison Jr. Poetry Prize.
- Q: Who is the intended audience for 'Real Sofistikashun'? A: 'Real Sofistikashun' is intended for poetry enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in the craft of writing poetry.
- Q: Can 'Real Sofistikashun' be used as a teaching resource? A: Yes, the essays in 'Real Sofistikashun' provide valuable insights into poetic techniques, making it useful for teaching and learning about poetry.