Due 5/3: Imagism and Beat Poetry

May 2, 2017 By

1. Reading–The World is a Beautiful Place by Lawrence Ferlinghetti
2. Imagism Poem–Just as we spoke about in class: Think of one of those images you have burned in your memory, the more emotion you have attached to the image the better. Then, in the spirit/style of Imagism write a poem capturing the image.

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Poetry Seminar
5/3/17
8. Imagism

Due 5/2: Imagism Group Homework

May 1, 2017 By

1. Read and annotate the poem Fog by Carl Sandburg.

Fog

The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.

Also, write a poem inspired by the title below using techniques and concepts of Imagism. We will be sharing in class! Have a great day!

Title: As I Ride the Subway

2. (Due 5/2) Reading–Read and annotate the poems by William Carlos Williams, Ezra Pound, and Marianne Moore (109-112).

Due 5/2: Imagism

April 28, 2017 By

The reading is due on Tuesday as we have a group presenting on Monday.

1. (Due 5/2) Reading–Read and annotate the poems by William Carlos Williams, Ezra Pound, and Marianne Moore (109-112).

2. At this point, you should be working toward your poet study.

Due 12/1: Imagism

November 29, 2016 By

1. Imagism Poem–Begin by choosing an actual image (a photo for instance) or an imagined one ! Then, use verse to capture that image. Your imagism poem should reflect the characteristics of an imagism poem.

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Poetry Seminar
#8: Imagism

Due 11/29: Imagism and Metaphysical Poets

November 28, 2016 By

1. Read the two poems and complete the written assignment. NEED SOMEONE FROM THE GROUP TO EMAIL ME THE DETAILS.

2. Metaphysical Poets–We will also review the metaphysical homework.

Read two out of these four poems:
A Valediction Forbidding Mourning by John Donne
The Collar by George Herbert
The Garden by Andrew Marvell
They Are All Gone Into the World of Light by Henry Vaughan
Writing
How do the roots “meta” and “physical” become significant when applied to these poets?
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