Approaching Poetry: Perspectives and Responses
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Book Overview
This wide-ranging introduction to poetry blends theoretical considerations with a thorough introduction to the elements of poetry, offering alternative perspectives from which to approach and engage... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312132816
ISBN13:9780312132811
Release Date:December 1996
Publisher:Bedford Books
Length:529 Pages
Weight:1.72 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.0" x 9.2"
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The Best Pedagogical Approach to Poetry
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I've been writing poetry for almost ten years. But I really shouldn't count the years before I was taught with this book, mainly because what I wrote then was preconceived, melodramatic, first-draft garbage. The text systemically breaks down poetry into the smallest unit of sound, while also holistically analyzing it with examples and questions that really allow the student to reflect on the material. The end result is liberation, and not what someone might expect from a book that "teaches" you. No longer will you set out to write the greatest poem ever. You will simply write, and if you learned anything from the book, your writing will automatically be astounding, especially if you compare it to your previous works. I've read many introductory books on poetry. None of them measure up to this one.
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