Introduction
Poets have been mysteriously silent
on the subject of cheese.
G K Chesterton
The Poetry Archive is the world's premier online collection of recordings of poets reading their work.
What is Poetry? Questions to Ask When Reading a Poem; Elements of Poetry; How to Choose a Poem; Good Sources for Poems; How to Memorize and Recite a Poem; "Today's Poem" List
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poetic devices
This webpage contains an alphabetical glossary of literary terms and their definitions. It focuses particularly on the material eg (classical and medieval literature, the history of the English language, and science fiction narratives).
Here you will learn about poetic elements, which make poetry, and all kinds of writing come alive. After you've learned about each element, you can take a practice quiz to see if you really understand. You can also read classic poems and find links to more poems by classic authors.