How to Write Poetry
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Based on line-by-line analyses of classic poems, this popular guide shows students how to use all the most common poetic forms and devices to develop their personal poetic style. This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0028622073
ISBN13:9780028622071
Release Date:January 1998
Publisher:ARCO
Length:150 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.3" x 8.0"
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Concrete advice for the practical poet
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Readers seeking page upon page of abstract fulff will not find it here. Also, this is a portable slim volume. The author's advice is both clear and concise from chapter one's Getting Started to chapter nine's Getting Started--Again. This is a hands on approach for those who wish to be free of academic jargon and approach the subject in an understandable way. There are exercises in each chapter and examples from past and contemporary poets. For the beginning poet, the author is very inspiring.
The definitive edition for asipiring poets!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Very eloquently written! She places it in a nice and easy to read format, with several exercises during the chapter. By the end I was writing Shakesperian sonnets, Ottava Rimas...
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