WRITING IN PRACTICE VOL 10

ABSTRACT

Does the incorporation of sensory details contribute to the hedonistic experience within poetry? This essay discusses the concept of hedonism in poetry, specifically the intimate connection between sensory richness, self-awareness and the poet-reader relationship. The poems analysed are "Sectional" by Chelsey Minnis and "Playing Lesbians" by Sara Peters, specifically focusing on how both poets employ vivid sensory details, figurative language, and tone to create immersive experiences for the reader. Moreover, the essay also reflects on the broader themes of gender, materialism, and societal critique embedded in both poems. Ultimately, this exploration aims to uncover new techniques and perspectives, fostering a sense of liberation for one’s own writing practice within the realm of sensory hedonism.

KEYWORDS

female pleasure, embodied language, hedonism, male gaze, female gaze, contemporary poetry, patriarchy, physicality

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE

Georghiou, Sophia (2024) "I love this gory business": The Art of Female Hedonism in the Poetry of Chelsey Minnis and Sara Peters, Writing in Practice. 10. 115-124. DOI: 10.62959/WIP-10-2024-09