THE POET'S LIFE

a photo essay with commentary

by Max Reif


Lord Byron, the poet as hero

For centuries, the life of the poet has been the stuff of both romantic legend and of vicious slander. In reality, though, most poets are neither ethereal sprites nor drunken Dionyses. They live lives of responsibilities, challenges, and relationships, just like other people. The brief photo essay below should help to dispel some of the old myths.

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THE POET'S ENVIRONMENT


Whether a poet numbers him/herself among the compulsively neat or,
like our typical poet whose room, above, is a bit more casual, evidence
of a deep commitment to the art of poetry is never likely to be far away.

 

THE LIFE OF THE MIND


Though poetry arises out of passion as well as intellect, the poet exposes
himself to currents in the world of ideas, as well as to the verse of his peers.

 

TECHNOLOGY


The present-day poet is no stranger to the Age of Information. Technology
is one of the means by which he/she keeps a hand on the pulse of Society.


THE FINE ART OF CONVERSATION


The work of the poet (right) becomes enriched by
contact with characters from all strata of Society.

 

RECREATION


Nor is innocent fun absent from the poet's life.

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