The Practice of Poetry

Who is Donald Justice from The Practice of Poetry and what is their importance?

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Donald Justice has taught at many colleges and universities. He is a prolific writer, and his essay, "Of Revision", suggests that poets need to cut out the "bad parts" of failed poems, but he does concede that the trick is to recognize the bad parts.

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The Practice of Poetry