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Exploring the role of the bard, Philip Brady emphasizes the importance of poetry as a voice for authentic expression rather than mere academic exercise. Through twenty essays, he shares experiences from diverse settings, from Ohio's rust belts to Irish pubs and Zairian classrooms, highlighting the transformative power of poetry in everyday life. Brady's reflections celebrate the challenges faced by non-traditional students, turning their skepticism into opportunities for deeper understanding and connection to poetry, illustrating its ability to resonate across cultures and experiences.
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By Heart: Reflections of a Rust Belt Bard, Philip Brady
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- By Heart: Reflections of a Rust Belt Bard
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Philip Brady
- Publisher
- University of Tennessee Press
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 180
- ISBN13
- 9781621905240
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Exploring the role of the bard, Philip Brady emphasizes the importance of poetry as a voice for authentic expression rather than mere academic exercise. Through twenty essays, he shares experiences from diverse settings, from Ohio's rust belts to Irish pubs and Zairian classrooms, highlighting the transformative power of poetry in everyday life. Brady's reflections celebrate the challenges faced by non-traditional students, turning their skepticism into opportunities for deeper understanding and connection to poetry, illustrating its ability to resonate across cultures and experiences.