The Triggering Town: Lectures and Essays on Poetry and Writing by Richard Hugo

The Triggering Town: Lectures and Essays on Poetry and Writing

Richard Hugo

128 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

nonfiction essays poetry challenging reflective slow-paced
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Richard Hugo was that rare phenomenon of American letters—a distinguished poet who was also an inspiring teacher. The Triggering Town is Hugo's now-classic collection of lectures, essays, and reflections, all "directed toward helping with that sil...

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Moods

informative 72%
inspiring 54%
reflective 54%
challenging 36%
funny 27%
emotional 18%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 9%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 33%
fast 25%

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