Aesthetic Realism taught me to ask this great question: How is aesthetics present in the ordinary moments of our lives—not only when we're at a museum or gallery, but also when we're on the subway, cooking a meal, choosing what to wear, thinking about the galaxies or about love? That's what the present blog is about.
Friday, August 18, 2006
Eli Siegel's Poetry -- and, What is poetry?
As a person who loves poetry, and teaches it in my high school classes, I think the following page is tremendously valuable: Eli Siegel's Poetry -- and, What is poetry? It contains many poems and translations by the founder of Aesthetic Realism, American poet and critic Eli Siegel (1902-1978) , works of literary criticism by him and others, lectures he gave relating poetry to other subjects, and more. It is a resource I value, and I think other people will agree.