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How the FUCK do I understand poetry? Do I have to know rhythm and meter to appreciate poetry? I bought Leaves of Grass and I like it, but I want to appreciate it fully. Do I need to research the technicalities of poetry before I can fully appreciate them?

>> No.12256183

Read it aloud or listen to it read. Let yourself really hear it, not just read it. The true aesthetic appreciation does not require a technical breakdown. But if you find that helps you appreciate literature in general, go ahead and read up on poetry theory and analysis.

>> No.12256215

>>12255372
that is a gorgeous woman, I want one like it

>> No.12256247

>>12255372
>Do I need to research the technicalities of poetry before I can fully appreciate them?

lol probably
just read this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metre_(poetry)

>> No.12257158

You need to have a solid grasp on the language the poem is written and degree of poetic sensitibility yourself.

>> No.12257161

>>12257158
Actually you need a degree in poetic sensitibility, which currently is only delivered by my Legitimate University for Poetic Sensitibility.

See you in class, anon.

>> No.12257166

Just read more

>> No.12257170

Yoy will never understand it fully dude, if you like it you're already there, read more and become engorged in poetry and then youll just get it and be able to discuss it inteligently after a while

>> No.12257200

>>12255372
leaves of grass is free verse so no you don't need a masters in english to get it, its rhythm is very natural

>> No.12257207

>>12255372
>Do I have to know rhythm and meter to appreciate poetry?
DUH

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>>12256215
Don't we all. Have a higher res version as consolation

>> No.12257291

>>12256215
Aggie

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>>12255372
>>12257253
both of u have a higher res version as consolation

>> No.12257486

>>12256183
I agree with this sentiment. Even though I've studied the technical aspects of poetry in depth, the most important thing I've learned is to give yourself away to the poem, to cease doubt or any scrutiny while reading and just allow the poem to run through you. I have found this the best way to enjoy poetry. The technical have been useful in figuring out why a certain part had that effect, or uncovering alternative or supplementary meanings.