Episode 173: By Heart: On Memory, Poetry, and Form
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The Heart of Poetry: Beyond Memorization
This chapter explores the profound relationship between poetry, memory, and personal experience, emphasizing the importance of bodily engagement in reciting poems. It critiques the modernist disdain for traditional structures like rhyme and meter, highlighting their significance in enhancing emotional depth and auditory experience. Through personal anecdotes and historical references, the discussion illustrates how a genuine connection to poetry stems from an embodied understanding rather than mere intellectual recall.
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