Reading out loud
Wed, 2011-12-14 22:20
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Reading out loud
Poetry is an oral tradition - as is story telling. The two are both closely related. Who of you think that our efforts are enhanced by 'out loud' reading?
Christine
depends what it is and who is reading it.
Florian
I think Charles Dickens died of throat cancer, apparently brought on by endless public readings of his own work. There may be a moral in that - write VERY short poems and stories if you intend to go in for public recitals. Seriously, I think a poem that seems flat on the page can come alive when read aloud, but only if the narrator has a sonorous voice and knows where to put the emphasis and inflections. I've listened to a few audio versions of well known books - some are spell binding and others make you want to throw the CD player at the wall.
lavadis
I would encourage you to participate in ABCtales poetry readings or other resigns and find out. You can convey your own meaning in a different way and it is fascinating to hear how people react in person
Denzella
ABCtales poetry readings! Please can you tell me more? I have done one performance piece which I enjoyed so would be interested in this.
scratch
Lavadis that is interesting. I have occasionally read comments and references to these mysterious gatherings and they do seem clandestine and intriguing. I seem to have the impression that they take place in London - though I may be completely off track.