Ponder | Poetry - with Dai George
Planet Poetry
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Literary Constraints and Seasonal Reflections
This chapter explores festive reading habits and the novel 'If on a Winter's Night a Traveller' by Italo Calvino, diving into postmodern literature and the Oulipo group’s creative constraints. The discussion highlights the interplay between creativity and literary restrictions, mentioning techniques like S plus seven and Fibonacci poetry. Additionally, they reflect on the themes of renewal and hope in Alfred Lord Tennyson's 'In Memoriam,' emphasizing the importance of embracing positivity as the new year approaches.
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