The Poetry of Bob Dylan
Explore Dylan’s lyrics, influences and poetic techniques, and apply what you discover to your own writing.
About the course
This course explores Bob Dylan’s writing and the techniques that have helped him achieve particular effects in his lyrics. Students study examples from different periods of his career and write their own poetry using some of the approaches examined.
We look at how Dylan uses words to shape the environment of a song, his influences, and the influence he has had on other writers and musicians. The course also considers his wider body of work and his place in popular music.
How the course works
The course is delivered by email, with guided study, exercises and individual feedback. The September 2026 brochure specifies 25 lessons, normally completed in approximately eight weeks.
Course fee: £80
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