“we are far too used to the assumption that poetry and poets will be there when we want them, no matter how long they have been ignored, taken for granted, misused. After all, isn't poetry a form of prophecy, and aren't prophets known for their talent for flourishing in inhospitable deserts and other bleak surroundings? Maybe. But maybe not indefinitely.”
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A movement of poets: thoughts on poetry and feminism
This book delves into the relationship between poetry and feminist thought, featuring essays that analyze and discuss various aspects of both. It examines how poetry can be a tool for expressing and advocating feminist ideas, and includes perspectives from a range of poets and scholars. more
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