“Writing With Power,*” As Elbow Said, A Villanelle

Abstract

In this reflective piece, poet and Writing Studies scholar Saurabh Anand honors the legacy of Peter Elbow's student-centered pedagogy. Through a villanelle poem, Anand explores Elbow's enduring impact on his development as a teacher and scholar. Written in the wake of Elbow's passing, this poetic tribute from an Anglophone writer and writing center personnel working in the US highlights the enduring impact of Elbow's work on inclusive, writer-centered classrooms globally. The piece invites writing educators to reflect on how Elbow's legacy shapes their teaching practices today.

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Reflections: A Journal of Community-Engaged Writing and Rhetoric
Published
2025-08-19
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10.59236/rjv24i2pp275-279
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