4-Week: Prose Poetry

Though the term "prose poem" might feel riddled with contradiction, it holds the potential to explore limitless topics and styles. In this 4-week class, we'll look at origins of the prose poem and explore the strengths of prose-centric poetry. From the work of Jose Hernandez Diaz, Layli Long Soldier, m.s. RedCherries, Claudia Rankine, and others, we will explore a range of writing approaches that straddle the extraordinary line between poetry and prose. Writers can expect in-class readings, introspective discussions, and prescriptive writing exercises.