How to Read a Poem (Meridian)
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Book Overview
An introductory text that is both an anthology of over 200 poems and a comprehensive exploration of the form. Over 100 poets featured; those most widely represented include Blake, Byron, cummings, Dickinson, Donne, Alan Dugan, Frost, Louise Gluck, George Herbert, Keats, Pope, Pound, Shakespeare, Wordsworth , and Yeats .
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0452010330
ISBN13:9780452010338
Release Date:April 1984
Publisher:Penguin Publishing Group
Length:272 Pages
Weight:0.59 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.3" x 8.0"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Good study tool
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I used this book to study for the Praxis English Essay test, where there is an essay question about a poem. It definitely helped.
A superb introduction
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is still one of the best introductions to poetry ever published -- clear, straightforward, intelligent, richly detailed & written in a distinctive voice. Whether you're a student or simply love poetry, this book will serve as your guide to the world of poetry, not only explaining how it works on a technical level, but on an emotional level as well. There's no dry, above-it-all, academic prose here! Raffel is fiercely engaged with poetry, deeply in love with its beauties & possibilities, and that comes through on every page. Opinionated at times? Yes, and his book is all the better for it. Even when I disagree with his comments on this poem or that poet, I recognize his insight & passion for this wonderful art form. You just won't find a better introduction than this one -- most highly recommended!
Fantastic Poetry Trainer
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
When I was studying "Introduction to Poetry", I turned to Burton Raffel's "How to Read a Poem," to get the information I needed. Lot's of examples and very informative. This book is a must for anyone wanting to learn about poetry.
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