“The medium of poetry is a human body: the column of air inside the chest, shaped into signifying sounds in the larynx and the mouth. In this sense, poetry is just as physical or bodily an art as dancing.”
Quote by Robert Pinsky
Work
The Sounds of Poetry: A Brief Guide
This book serves as a concise guide to understanding the auditory aspects of poetry, examining various poetic devices and their impact on the reader's experience. more
Author
Robert Pinsky
Robert Pinsky is an American poet born on October 20, 1940. His poetry has received widespread acclaim and has won multiple awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Pinsky's poetry is known for its profound emotion and rich imagination. more
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