As a writing instructor, I so appreciate the balance and humility that Jeanne expresses in her aesthetic theory. Her accessible focus on immersion in the reading of poetry and a commitment to diligence in the cultivation of writing skill relieves the anxiety that so many of my students feel as they question if outstanding writing is a gift available to a brilliant few only. Like Jeanne, I eagerly “hold my breath waiting for the way the next generation will use form” to cultivate their own sacramental visions of beauty & truth.
Oh, this was good....and inspiring! I appreciated Jeanne's comments about studying craft and the importance of r e a d i n g poetry if one wants to write it. Thank you, Ben (and Jeanne!)
"They say it doesn't exist." George Steiner said the deconstructurists cancelled the contract between 'logos' and 'cosmos,' but it remains a real presence. Thanks for pointing it out.
As a writing instructor, I so appreciate the balance and humility that Jeanne expresses in her aesthetic theory. Her accessible focus on immersion in the reading of poetry and a commitment to diligence in the cultivation of writing skill relieves the anxiety that so many of my students feel as they question if outstanding writing is a gift available to a brilliant few only. Like Jeanne, I eagerly “hold my breath waiting for the way the next generation will use form” to cultivate their own sacramental visions of beauty & truth.
Another great interview, thanks, Ben!
Oh, this was good....and inspiring! I appreciated Jeanne's comments about studying craft and the importance of r e a d i n g poetry if one wants to write it. Thank you, Ben (and Jeanne!)
"They say it doesn't exist." George Steiner said the deconstructurists cancelled the contract between 'logos' and 'cosmos,' but it remains a real presence. Thanks for pointing it out.