The Soul in Trama: Poetry of War in the Classroom

Authors

  • Kathryn Hendren Fordham University

Abstract

Reflecting on a dark side of human experience, this article explains how one teacher used poetry to invite students into a deeper reflection on life, death, and justice. With startling and painful examples from modern poetry, the author helps us to appreciate anew the tremendous power of the word.

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Published

1999-12-01

How to Cite

Hendren, K. (1999). The Soul in Trama: Poetry of War in the Classroom. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 3(2). Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/cej/article/view/148

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (1999)

Section

Focus Section

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