Title

Persona in Poetry

Authors

Jane V. Frazier Dr., Lincoln University, Jefferson City MissouriFollow

Training Attended

Jackson Hole Writers' Conference

Training Date

Summer 6-28-2018

Training Location

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2018

Abstract

Persona in poetry has for ages been used to convey character, as in the poetry of John Milton and T. S. Eliot. Personas may be used to construct a character, or deliver the voice of a cultural, historical, or literary figure. This key technique is important in the understanding of literature.

Recommended Citation

Frazier, Jane V. Dr., "Persona in Poetry" (2018). Title III Professional Development Reports. 14.
https://bluetigercommons.lincolnu.edu/training-report/14