How to Write a Poem
Author | : John Redmond |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2009-02-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781405148757 |
ISBN-13 | : 1405148756 |
Rating | : 4/5 (756 Downloads) |
Download or read book How to Write a Poem written by John Redmond and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-09 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innovative introduction to writing poetry designed for studentsof creative writing and budding poets alike. Challenges the reader’s sense of what is possible in apoem. Traces the history and highlights the potential ofpoetry. Focuses on the fundamental principles of poetic construction,such as: Who is speaking? Who are they speaking to? Why does theirspeaking take this form? Considers both experimental and mainstream approaches tocontemporary poetry. Consists of fourteen chapters, making it suitable for use overone semester. Encourages readers to experiment with their poetry.