Homily (Masterplots II: Poetry, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Jim Harrison
- First Published: 1985
- Type of Work: Satire
- Genres: Satire, Free verse, Poetry
- Subjects: Love or romance, Sermons, Life, philosophy of
The Poem
“Homily” is a free-verse poem written in thirty-five lines with no stanza breaks. The construction of the poem is free from most formal conventions of poetry, including patterned rhyme, rhythm, and meter. Its organization follows the development of the poem’s content, which is aptly described by its title. The term “homily” refers to a sermon often delivered in church to a congregation. The subject of the sermon is often designed to instruct or enlighten the audience for moral or spiritual improvement. In “Homily,” Harrison offers his readers a list of...
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