Billy Collins Teaches Reading and Writing Poetry
About Course
Unlock the secrets of reading and writing poetry with renowned poet Billy Collins in this free MasterClass. Learn from the former U.S. Poet Laureate himself and discover his methods for appreciating the emotional power of poetry, exploring diverse subjects, incorporating humor, and finding your unique voice. Dive into the world of poetry and uncover hidden depths in everyday life. This course is completely free and available on Theetay, a platform that provides access to a vast library of free online courses from renowned platforms like Udemy, Udacity, Coursera, MasterClass, NearPeer, and more.
Course Content
Billy Collins Teaches Reading and Writing Poetry
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A Message from the Professor
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Introduction – The Pleasure Poetry Gives Us
03:16 -
Working with Form
16:29 -
Discovering the Subject
14:06 -
Writing the Poem
08:42 -
Writing Success
09:09 -
Reading Connecting with Poetry
14:29 -
Discussion with Marie Howe Emily Dickinson
08:01 -
Discussion with Marie Howe William Shakespeare
08:59 -
Sound Pleasures
14:43 -
Playing a Visible Game
08:49 -
Turning a Poem
12:37 -
Discussion with Marie Howe What the Living Do
11:56 -
Discussion with Marie Howe The Death of the Hat
11:02 -
Finding Your Voice Influence
11:33 -
Finding Your Voice Creating Persona
08:12 -
Humor as a Serious Strategy
09:56 -
Student Discussion My (Muslim) Father Seizes the Thing on My Nightstand by Sarah Iqbal
11:12 -
Student Discussion The Crash by Paul Epland
08:05 -
Discussion With Marie Howe Writing Poetry
11:10 -
A Poet’s Journey
11:31
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