Versecraft
Elijah Perseus BlumovThe most rigorous poetic and prosodic analysis on the internet-- with occasional doses of fiery, old-school literary criticism. Listen to the original podcast for free at versecraft.buzzsprout.com
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 111 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 23 days ago |
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Kvetched In Stone: The Art of Epigram Pt. I
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In what may well prove to be the most influential literary declaration of the 21st Century, The Monumentalist Manifesto, I wrote: “One should write every poem with as much care for its language and content as if i...
Bedtime Metaphysics
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In the throes of fantastical hopes as an aspiring poet, one might easily think to oneself: “If only I could get into such-and-such journal, or win such-and-such prize, or receive such-and-such fellowship, I...
The Blumovian Review (Jan-March 2026)
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Hail and weal, darlings. I have had a fair amount of poems published since the start of 2026, and I am honored to...
John Clare and the Madness of Poets
In the end, we are all our own Byron.
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"The Night Mirror" by John Hollander
Child Psychology = Surreal Horror
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Elijah Perseus Blumov is a poet, critic, and host of the poetry analysis podcast Versecraft.
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