An introduction to poetry: Auden, Larkin, Hughes, Plath and Heaney

City Lit

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

It is an introduction to poetry and exploration of how the poet shapes our response.
Teacher explanation, group discussion, dvd and recordings.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Understand the use of metaphor / simile/ alliteration in poetry.
- Discuss the role of rhyme and rhythm in poetry.
- Read and discuss poetry with more confidence.

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Subjects

  • Poetry

Course programme

Following on from Introduction to poetry 1, you will read ,discuss and enjoy a selection of poetry by W.H. Auden, Philip Larkin, Ted Hughes, Sylvia Plath and Seamus Heaney in terms of their styles and themes.You will look at the ways poets shape our response through imagery, structure, form, rhyme, rhythm and tone.

No, the tutor will supply all materials. You may find it useful to bring a notebook and pen.

Additional information

Look at other poetry courses in the Literature section of the prospectus or on the website, under History, Culture and Writing. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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An introduction to poetry: Auden, Larkin, Hughes, Plath and Heaney

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