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The Sighted Singer: Two Works on Poetry for Readers and Writers,New
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During a week in January 1981, poets Allen Grossman and Mark Halliday met for a series of conversations exploring 'the meanings for us as poets arising from the differences between usdifferences of generation and education as well as of temperament and poetic styles.' The result was Against Our Vanishing, which Charles Altieri called 'the best in contemporary poetic thinking.'The Sighted Singer: Two Works on Poetry for Readers and Writers makes available a revised and significantlyexpanded version of Against Our Vanishing and includes Grossman's recent treatise 'Summa Lyrica: A Primer of the Commonplaces in Speculative Poetry.' This combined edition provides a sophisticated yet accessible discussionacross generationsof 'the fundamental discourse of poetic structure.' For students and teachers, for writers and readers, The Sighted Singer is a splendid introduction to both the tradition of poetry and its contemporary practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Sighted Singer'? A: 'The Sighted Singer' explores the differences in poetic understanding between generations, particularly through conversations between poets Allen Grossman and Mark Halliday.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in poetry? A: Yes, 'The Sighted Singer' is designed to be accessible and serves as a splendid introduction to both the tradition of poetry and its contemporary practice.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: 'The Sighted Singer' features a revised and expanded edition of 'Against Our Vanishing' and includes Grossman's treatise 'Summa Lyrica,' providing valuable insights into poetic structure.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Sighted Singer'? A: The author of 'The Sighted Singer' is Allen Grossman, a noted poet and scholar.
- Q: When was 'The Sighted Singer' published? A: 'The Sighted Singer' was published on December 1, 1991.
- Q: What is the length of 'The Sighted Singer'? A: 'The Sighted Singer' has a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Sighted Singer' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.
- Q: Does this book have any special editions? A: Yes, 'The Sighted Singer' is a revised and enlarged edition, offering updated content compared to earlier versions.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for poetry teachers? A: Absolutely, 'The Sighted Singer' offers sophisticated discussions that can aid teachers in conveying poetic concepts to their students.