Fairytales have the power to tell us who we are and where we are going, making them powerful metaphors of individual journeys and personalities. In her book Rhetorical Criticism, Sonja K. Foss writes, “When metaphor is seen as a way of knowing the world, it plays a particular role in argumentation. Metaphor does not simply provide support for
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The Academia Nut | Literature, Snobbery, and Communication
September 12, 2022
The Academia Nut | Literature, Snobbery, and Communication
Literature and poetry sadly have a reputation for being snobbish. However, a deep study of these things should leave us shaky and tearful with understanding and gratitude. I always thought I was supposed to be a writer. When I was young, I felt that I had a gift with words, but this gift was tainted by my grubby, prideful
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Who Needs Poetry?
June 11, 2022
Who Needs Poetry?
Most people think they are not poets. I beg to differ. Every person has had a special moment when their soul leaps up and shouts for joy. Every heart has felt the agony of suffering and pain. And every one of us has our own unique perspective on life as it happens. These are the universal ingredients of poetry.
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