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Merton gives his definition of poetry in response to a high school student's request.
Jan Boggs was a sophomore at Niskayuna High School in New York.
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See also one published letter from Merton to Boggs in The Road to Joy, p. 338.
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1966/02/02 |
HLS to Merton |
I am a sophomore at Niskayuna High School, Niskayuna, New York, and we are doing a poetry unit in my |
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asking for help on an English assignment - asking Merton's definition of a poem
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1966/02/09 |
TL[c] from Merton |
I received your letter of the 3rd only yesterday. I am afraid this answer will be too late to help |
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Merton provides his definition of poetry
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1966/02/11 |
HLS to Merton |
How can I ever thank you for your wonderful, gracious letter? When my teacher heard that I had |
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written to many poets - compiled around 200 definitions of poetry - Merton's one of the most meaningful / Merton's care in helping her despite the many adults who ignore a teenager
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