Description
Select one of the poems from the book “Love Poems” by Andrada Costoiu. This is a two-part assignment.
Part I: Write a 3-4 paragraph (one page) response about what the poem is about. What made you select this one out of the four? What is your interpretation of the poem? What is the writer’s message? Is there a central theme? Do you see any imagery or symbolism? Support your interpretation of the poem by referring to words and language in the poem. Below are two examples of a one-page interpretation.
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Part 2: Answer questions 1-10 below (not 11-14). You will have to watch the interview to answer these questions. Zoom Link: (Links to an external site.)
Nov 29 11am Live Interview with the Author.
(Please mute your microphones so sound cannot be heard). She will record so you can view if you can’t make it. Please try to be there to ask her questions through the chat.
Interview Questions
When did you first realize you were interested in writing poetry and how did you improve your craft?
What was an early experience where you learned that language has power?
Could you tell us a little bit about your book? Do you want each poem to stand on its own?
How important is accessibility of meaning? Should one have to work hard to “solve” the poem?
There are four poems I’d like to ask you about. Could you tell us briefly what each poem is about? Let’s start with ……
Is there such a thing as a wrong interpretation of a poem?
Are your poems based on real life experiences or people?
Do you do any research before writing?
What is the most challenging part of writing artistically or writing poetry?
What suggestions would you give to aspiring writers? What are common traps for aspiring writers?
What does writing poetry mean to you?
What do most poorly-written poems have in common?
Do you experience writer’s block, and if so, what strategies do you use to overcome this?
What would you say to readers who have never read poetry before? What can if offer them?
