Poetry and Magic investigates the interplay between poetic form and magic practice. Reading poems that assume a supernatural presence in the world - and the ability of the poet to interact with that presence - we'll discuss how magic poems work, why magic still holds appeal for readers and writers, and how an understanding of magic can function as a way of thinking about many kinds of poetry.
3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-A-II
Poetry and Magic investigates the interplay between poetic form and magic practice. Reading poems that assume a supernatural presence in the world - and the ability of the poet to interact with that presence - we'll discuss how magic poems work, why magic still holds appeal for readers and writers, and how an understanding of magic can function as a way of thinking about many kinds of poetry.
Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.