The Great Poetry Reading Day
When: Always April 28th
"Any man who does not make himself proficient in at least
Two languages other than his own is a fool."
~Martin H. Fischer
The Great Poetry Reading Day is in honor of some really great verse in all of the world’s languages.
There's lots of poetry out there. Some is good, and some is not so good. This month is intended to read the world's greatest poetry.
Poetry as an art form may have predated literacy. Some of the earliest poetry is believed to have been orally recited
or sung.
Following the development of writing, poetry has since developed into increasingly structured forms, though much poetry since
the late 19th century has moved away from traditional forms towards the more vaguely defined
free verse and prose poem formats.
What is generally accepted as "great" poetry is debatable in many cases. "Great" poetry usually follows the characteristics
listed above, but it is also set apart by its complexity and sophistication. "Great" poetry generally captures images vividly
and in an original, refreshing way, while weaving together an intricate combination of elements like theme tension, complex
emotion, and profound reflective thought. For examples of what is considered "great" poetry, visit the Pulitzer prize and Nobel
prize sections for poetry.
Poetry may be written independently, as discrete poems, or may occur in conjunction with other arts, as in poetic drama, hymns or lyrics.
It can and should be an important part of our daily lives. Poems can inspire and make us think about what it means
to be a member of
the human race. By just spending a few minutes reading a poem each day, new worlds can be revealed.
Celebrate this month in any or all of the following ways:
- Read poetry
- Hold a poetry reading hour or party
- Listen to poetry
- Write your own poetry....someday it may be looked upon as great!
Natively Academy invites you to pick a new language.
Expand your horizons, your vocabulary, and your life.
"A different language is a different vision of life."
~Federico Fellini