Poem and Poetry: WHat is the difference?

[dilipbarad]

Coleridge in Biogaphia Literaria Chapter 14, writes about poem and poetry. He defined what is Poem, but did not throw more light on what is Poetry. Can any body help me calrifying the mist of cloud shrouding the difference between Poem and Poetry?

Thanks

Dilip Barad

[MarkBastable]

Coleridge in Biogaphia Literaria Chapter 14, writes about poem and poetry. He defined what is Poem, but did not throw more light on what is Poetry. Can any body help me calrifying the mist of cloud shrouding the difference between Poem and Poetry?

Thanks

Dilip Barad

One is a specific instance of the other. Think of 'play' and 'drama' ; or 'novel' and 'literature'. If you prefer, 'a poem' is an actual example of the abstract concept 'poetry'.

[blazeofglory]

A poem is derived from poetry and the relation between the two is likened between an ocean and a drop

[LLItaly]

Fascinating question and I am hoping that this is the right window to ask the following question: I am looking for a book on What is Poetry, written by an American poet/author -- something free and inspirational rather than academic -- to include in a course on contemporary american poetry for Italian college students majoring in American English. I would also welcome suggestions for an antho of modern and contemporary american poetry. Anybody know any good books ?

[Lynne50]

Fascinating question and I am hoping that this is the right window to ask the following question: I am looking for a book on What is Poetry, written by an American poet/author -- something free and inspirational rather than academic -- to include in a course on contemporary american poetry for Italian college students majoring in American English. I would also welcome suggestions for an antho of modern and contemporary american poetry. Anybody know any good books ?

I would suggest How to Read a Poem (and Fall in Love with Poetry) by Edward Hirsch. He has received a Guggenheim Fellowship and a MacArthur Fellowship among other awards. He teaches at the U. of Houston.

Just recently saw him in person where he read aloud some of his poems. He was quite good, and very witty when responding to questions from the audience. After reading his book, I really wanted to explore more poetry.

Hope this little bit of info helps.

[LLItaly]

thank you, i will look for it.