Title: On the poet and his craft; selected prose.
Authors: Roethke, Theodore, 1908-1963; Mills, Ralph J.; Woodberry Poetry Room (Harvard College Library).
Publisher: University of Washington Press,
Year: 1965
Subjects: Poetry; Poetics
Abstract: Overview: "One of the virtues of good poetry is the fact that it irritates the mediocre." Theodore Roethke was one of the most famous and outspoken poets and poetry teachers this country has ever known. In this volume of selected prose, Roethke articulates his commitments to imaginative possibilities, offers tender advice to young writers, and zings darts at stuffed shirts, lightweights and fools.
Contents: Introduction -- Part 1: -- Some self-analysis -- American poet introduces himself and his poems -- Theodore Roethke -- On identity -- Part 2: -- Verse in rehearsal -- Open letter -- Teaching poet -- Word to the instructor -- Theodore Roethke writes -- How to write like somebody else -- Some remarks on rhythm -- Part 3: -- One ring-tailed roarer to another -- Dylan Thomas: elegy -- Richard Selig -- Last class -- Part 4: -- Reviews -- Five American poets -- Poetry of Louise Bogan -- Epilogue: -- Tirade turning.