Poetry--The Essence of Being Human

Discusses poetry and attempts to define it by using examples from famous poems. Points out that the poet must use words of power and precision to communicate ideas. Shows how poetry appeals to the emotions, inspires, renews values, and creates images. Concludes that poetry is indefinable., Uses visual images of people and nature in expressive moments with the spoken words of great poetry of all ages to demonstrate the ability of poetry to speak to us through our feelings., , Poetry - the Essence of Being Human Distributed by McGraw-Hill Films; 674 Via De La Valle PO Box 641; Del Mar; CA; 92014DC: MGHT Produced by McGraw-Hill Films; 674 Via De La Valle PO Box 641; Del Mar; CA; 92014PC: MGHT Year published 1972 Grade Level: J H Distributed on media: 1 videocassette (18 min.), 1/2 in.; 1 videocassette (u-matic) (18 min.), 3/4 in.; 1 film reel (18 min.), 16 mm. Color?Color Length: 18 MIN Description: Shows how the poet fuses words, images and rhythms to startle the viewer into sharing his vision. Includes narration only to introduce the poetry. Presents poems which discuss man's most basic emotions and his most lofty strivings. Includes poems of love, hate, joy, despair, hope, ecstasy and the mysteries of God, nature and life. Topics: Poetry-; Style,-LiteraryNOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.