Dugan and Campion, “They Shorten Tedious Nights”

*Multiple Poets

Rapid changes of direction in quite different poems by Alan Dugan in the 20th century and Thomas Campion in the 16th century. The advantage of surprise and the note of irreverence. Charming aggression and “good comedic timing.” As in stand-up comedy and sports, timing can create the feeling of freedom.

  • Alan Dugan
  • Thomas Campion
  • 17th Century
  • 20th Century
  • English
  • Freedom & Meaning
  • Conversation
  • Freedom
  • The Art of Poetry