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Reading & Writing Poetry: An Advanced Workshop

Reading and Writing Poetry (2026)

$50.00

For 10 weeks

Meetings: Thursdays from October 8 – December 17, 2026 (excl. Thanksgiving) Description: Ten, weekly, three-hour seminars focusing on the practical criticism and writing of poetry. Each session will have its first hour devoted to prime examples of poetic practice, historical as well as contemporary, followed by two hours of workshop. Course cap: 15 writers Scholarships: Full and partial scholarships available.

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Is There Poetic Writing? (no)

We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.

Measure & Lyrical Narrative

Consider the foundational requirements of a novel-in-verse.

The Treacherous Art: Translating Poetry

We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.

A History of Translation and Poetry

The Addressee in Poetry

Finale

Objectivism