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Your research on the background of the punk music movement well informs today’s goals because the philosophy of punk and the energy of the music shaped the spoken word, performance, and slam poetry genres.  The following three “punk poets” are performance poets as well. Each embodying a very different style from the other.  Research TWO of them in order to analyze their styles.  Follow the guidelines in the chosen boxes.  Put your work in a word document.

NOTE:  If you find the content offends your sensibilities – that is understandable.  You may choose to do the Art, Allusion, and Poetry exercise (Auden or Yeats) back on the World Lit A. Poetry page.

  

 

 

 

 

 

John Cooper Clarke

 

Attila the Stockbroker

 

Billy Childish

1.  Using these links

collect 7-10 pieces of significant information that describes this poet and identifies him as a member of the punk poetry genre.

2.  For each of these poems

write about the following:

  1. Identify two key poetic devices Clarke uses.  Show examples of them from the poem.
  2. Explain how this poem embodies the spirit of punk literature?
  3. What is the meaning/theme of the poem? 

1.  Using these links

collect 7-10 pieces of significant information that describes this poet and identifies him as a member of the punk poetry genre.

2.  Choose ONE football poem. Write about the following:

  1. Identify two key poetic devices Attila uses.  Show examples of them from the poem.
  2. Explain how this poem embodies the spirit of punk literature?
  3. What is the meaning/ theme/or tone of the poem? 

3.  Listen to some samples of Attila’s rants.  Then,  write three key observations about his style.

 

1.  Using these links

collect 7-10 pieces of significant information that describes this poet and identifies him as a member of the punk poetry genre.

2.  Childish has written a few manifestos—credos of beliefs regarding life, art, technology, and more.  Read his manifesto and respond to each section.  Include subheadings in your word document.  What are the key ideas on which is is pontificating?  Explain.  Which ideas do you agree with?  Disagree with?  Explain.  What key devices does he use in the manifesto? 

3.  Listen to some samples of Childish’s Performances.  Identify and explain 3 things that make Childish ‘one-of-a-kind.’
 

EXTRA CREDIT

1.  An American Voice  Learn about John Burgess, his punk poetry style, and hear him read some of his works.  Record your observations from his readings—identify his style, the “punk” content or style, or what sets him apart from other contemporary poets.

2.  Political Poet  Re-examine Attila the Stockbroker as a social and political poet.  Visit his site and click on the corresponding political links that interest you.  Identify information of importance.  Explain it’s importance. 

3. Artist  Visit Billy Childish’s art gallery and choose three favorites.  Cut and paste the images and their titles.  Explain your attraction to them or analysis of them. 

 
Images From:

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2007/01/12/JCC_070111020043350_wideweb__300x354.jpg

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/images/artists/atilla_stokebroker.jpg

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/0/00/220px-Howard-Childish.jpg