Women have been writing poetry for many centuries. Often though their offerings have been overshadowed by the words of men. Each week we will explore poetry by women in consecutive centuries. Texts will be provided, and participants will be invited to share poems that inspire them. This will be an interactive rather than a lecture format. The course calendar will indicate the poets and themes to be discussed each week.
Course aim
This course aims to introduce poetry composed in English by women over the centuries. We will explore different forms and styles of poetry and enable participants to analyse, discuss and appreciate the ways in which women's poetry affects us.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for improvers
- Familiarity with and love of poetry will enable participants to get the most from the course.
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Understand how to read a poem in order to appreciate the poet's intention and my own response
- Identify different structural forms of poems
- Appreciate the diversity of poetry by women from different centuries and styles
What else do I need to know?
Participants will need access to the internet and be able to follow links to join the course on Zoom. All texts will be provided. Participants will need to have access to email to receive the weekly handouts and internet to explore further the works of the women poets being discussed.
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