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Ned Balbo
The Latin word for poetry, carmen, is also the word the Romans used for a song, a magic spell, a religious incantation, or a prophecy—all verbal constructions whose auditory powers can produce a magical effect on the listener.—Dana Gioia, “Poetry as Enchantment”Carmen, the Latin word for . . . . Continue Reading »
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