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James Sale and “HellWard” – Writing an Epic Poem in English

By Glynn Young 20 Comments

Few poets would attempt what James Sale is doing — writing an epic poem in English inspired by Dante’s “The Divine Comedy.”

Filed Under: article, book reviews, Books, Britain, Epic Poetry, Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

Reader, Come Home: “The Odyssey”

By Megan Willome 8 Comments

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Join Megan Willome as she completes a deep read of the hero Odysseus in Emily Wilson’s translation of “The Odyssey.” And share your May pages.

Filed Under: Blog, Epic Poetry, Odyssey, Reader Come Home

“The Fall of Arthur” – A Fragment by J.R.R. Tolkien

By Glynn Young 4 Comments

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The legend of King Arthur has captivated imaginations for centuries. Geoffrey of Monmouth started it, and even J.R.R. Tolkien tried his hand at it.

Filed Under: article, Books, Epic Poetry, Poems, poetry reviews, Poets, Tolkien

Reading in the Wild: January’s Pages

By Megan Willome 21 Comments

Come learn the secrets of being a wild reader. Or just share your January pages. Megan Willome leads the way, with her January good reads.

Filed Under: Blog, Books, Children's Authors, Children's Stories, Classic Books, Classic Poetry, Epic Poetry, Fairytales, Literacy for Life, Poems, Reading and Books, Reading in the Wild, Tolkien

Poetry Prompt: A Tunnel to the Underworld

By Heather Eure 19 Comments

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In Greek mythology, Persephone was snatched from the world she knew and taken to the underworld to become the wife of Hades. Come tunnel your way to the underworld with us, in poetry.

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The Mythic and Heroic: “The Song of Hiawatha” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

By Glynn Young 4 Comments

Mountains Hiawatha by Longfellow

“The Song of Hiawatha” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a beautiful story about a heroic leader who loses what he holds most dear.

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Tales of the First Age: “Beren and Luthien” by J.R.R. Tolkien

By Glynn Young 6 Comments

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“Beren and Luthien” by J.R.R. Tolkien is the latest story edited by his son and literary executor Christopher Tolkien, and one of the earliest he wrote.

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Facing Ordeals, Learning Personal Qualities: How Odysseus’s Adventures Served Him Well

By Sara Barkat 3 Comments

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Through a series of adventures, Odysseus experiences an inner journey that teaches him prudence. By the end, peace brings his journey full circle.

Filed Under: Blog, Epic Poetry, Odyssey, Student Writing

Twitter Party: The Odyssey and The Wooded Isle, Part 1

By Glynn Young 11 Comments

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“The Odyssey” by Homer provided the prompts for Tweetspeak’s recent poetry party on Twitter, and 10 would-be Homers wrote their own epic poems.

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Culture and Society in The Odyssey

By Sara Barkat 9 Comments

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The culture and society that infuses Homer’s The Odyssey is similar to and different from modern Western culture and society. Here’s a clear analysis of how, with intriguing examples.

Filed Under: Blog, Epic Poetry, Odyssey, Student Writing

How to Write an Epic Poem: Infographic

By Will Willingham 9 Comments

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Help our noble hero fight good and evil with an epic poem. Our colorful epic poetry infographic will show you how. (And maybe make you laugh along the way.)

Filed Under: Blog, Epic Poetry, Infographics, poetry, poetry teaching resources

The Literary Epic: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 1 Comment

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Come along on an exploration of the literary epic and find out why Virgil made us readers. Remember to pack your prompt-writing pencil!

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Have We Outlived Epic Poetry? Maybe, But Herrera to Rowling Say No

By Karen Swallow Prior 1 Comment

Have We Outlived Epic Poetry? Maybe, But Herrera to Rowling Say No

Have we outlived epic poetry? Karen Swallow Prior points to today’s epic literature and the communal creation of a new epic poem as evidence it’s still around.

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Epic Poetry: The Simile Prompt

By Heather Eure 12 Comments

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Join us for this week’s prompt as we explore the nature of simile and its use in epic poetry.

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Epic Poetry: Invocation of the Muse Prompt

By Heather Eure 16 Comments

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Seek and find your muse and bring her along to inspire a poem. This week’s poetry prompt might be just what you need to start the day off right.

Filed Under: Blog, English Teaching Resources, Epic Poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Epic Poetry: Playlist and Prompt

By Heather Eure 9 Comments

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In our new Epic Poetry playlist, you’ll find songs inspired by many grand epics and songs that simply sound epic. Listen along and perhaps they’ll spur you to be bold, to take a risk, to dare.

Filed Under: Blog, Epic Poetry, Playlist, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writer's group resources, writing prompts

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