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    Emily Dickinson

    Emily D My favourite is the one which begins: "Because I could not stop for Death/ He kindly stopped for me ..." I love the way the perspective modifies as the poem develops - very subtle .... and Death is so "civil"! American gothic, but richer than that as well.
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    accessibility as a criterion for great work

    "Washing over" Thank you both - I think I'm beginning to get "the drift!" And actually, Ell's last paragraph sounds the most familiar - as long as there's a friendly sail in sight! A.
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    accessibility as a criterion for great work

    Accessibility I'm with Beer Good on this one, I think. Also, I'm not familiar with books "washing over" me. Seriously. I read them; I'm probably aware of how they're "shaped" (structure); I look for themes, issues, techniques, that seem to give them life internally - which should also reach...
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    New to This Forum

    New Hi to all: Another wandering soul and new to this forum. Think I see a few familiar names already though! Looking forward to chatting with you all. Aemy
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