The prose poem remains a mysterious vessel similar to flash fiction, the lyric essay, and other short forms. In this workshop, we'll explore what makes a prose poem a poem and its ability to unlock deep images, humor, strangeness, and the political power of brevity. We'll look at influential poets who've used the form, including Victoria Chang, Charles Simic, Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Claudia Rankine, and others to learn about where a poem goes when it stops working in verse.
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Join us July 26-27 for Short Form Fest, a weekend celebration of short stories, essays, flash prose, and prose poetry. To explore craft seminars and events, purchase passes, and learn more about the festival, click here.
