A LINE Is A BREATH Is A POEM February 23, 2008

How does the line impact our writing and reading of contemporary poetry? As a starting point, the class will discuss a few sections of Charles Olson's 'Projective Verse' and its relevancy (or not) 58 years later. Then, you'll read and create writing in response to poets who actively play with the line such as Mei-mei Berssenbrugge, Robert Creeley, Susan Howe, Marlene Nourbese Philip, Hannah Weiner, and others you bring to share. In the spirit of experimentation, the group will write together - as a group and as individuals. Writers of all genres and levels of experience are welcome. Bring one page of your writing, plus one poem by a favorite contemporary poet.