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How to Write a Poem

ISBN: 978-1-4051-2480-5
Paperback
168 pages
September 2005, ©2005, Wiley-Blackwell
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  • An innovative introduction to writing poetry designed for students of creative writing and budding poets alike.

  • Challenges the reader’s sense of what is possible in a poem.

  • Traces the history and highlights the potential of poetry.

  • Focuses on the fundamental principles of poetic construction, such as: Who is speaking? Who are they speaking to? Why does their speaking take this form?

  • Considers both experimental and mainstream approaches to contemporary poetry.

  • Consists of fourteen chapters, making it suitable for use over one semester.

  • Encourages readers to experiment with their poetry.
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