A Poetry Handbook: A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

Tác giả: Mary Oliver

Thể loại: Nonfiction

370.000 VND
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0156724006
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ecco
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 25 April 2024
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 130 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780156724005
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0156724005
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 294 g
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.49 x 0.97 x 20.32 cm
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“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”—Los Angeles Times

From the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.

With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts expertise on the poet’s craft from her long, celebrated career. She walks readers through exactly how a poem is built, from meter and rhyme, to form and diction, to sound and sense, drawing on poems by Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, and others. This essential poetry handbook is an invaluable glimpse into Oliver’s prolific mind—a must-have for all poetry-lovers and students of creative writing.

Written for aspiring poets and devoted readers alike, this concise guide illuminates the thoughtful machinery of the poem:

  • A Guide for Writers: An invaluable glimpse into a master poet’s mind, offering practical advice on everything from finding your voice to the art of revision.
  • Understanding Meter: Go beyond basic scansion as Oliver demystifies the music of the line, from iambic pentameter to the powerful variations that create rhythm and flow.
  • The Power of Imagery: Learn how to move beyond simple description and use figurative language to create authentic, memorable poems with real texture.
  • Exploring Free Verse: Master the subtleties of the modern poem, with clear guidance on how to build structure and design even without the constraints of traditional form.

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