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February 15, 2026
The Three Voices of Poetry
The first is the voice of the poet talking to himself—or to nobody. The second is the voice of the poet addressing an audience, whether large or small. The third is the voice of the poet when he attempts to create a dramatic character speaking in verse.
TL;DR
- The first voice is the poet speaking to themselves.
- The second voice is the poet addressing an audience.
- The third voice is the poet creating a dramatic character in verse.
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