Billy Collins Teaches Reading and Writing Poetry

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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.

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Billy Collins Teaches Reading and Writing Poetry

  • A Message from the Professor
  • 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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