
Poetry: The Basics
Jeffrey Wainwright(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 23. February 2011
Book
Hardback
268 pages
978-0-415-56615-5 (ISBN)
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Description
Now in its second edition, Poetry: The Basics demystifies the traditions and forms of the world of poetry for all those who find it daunting or bewildering. Covering a wide range of poetic voices from Chaucer to children's rhymes, song lyrics and the words of contemporary poets, this book will help readers to appreciate poetry by examining:
technical aspects such as rhythm and measures
different tones of voice in poetry
the relationship between 'everyday' and 'poetic' language
how different types of poetry are structured
how the form and 'space' of a poem contribute to its meaning
some of the ways contemporary poets set to work.
A must-read for all those wishing to get to grips with reading and writing poetry, this book is a lively and inspiring introduction to its many styles and purposes right up to the present-day.
technical aspects such as rhythm and measures
different tones of voice in poetry
the relationship between 'everyday' and 'poetic' language
how different types of poetry are structured
how the form and 'space' of a poem contribute to its meaning
some of the ways contemporary poets set to work.
A must-read for all those wishing to get to grips with reading and writing poetry, this book is a lively and inspiring introduction to its many styles and purposes right up to the present-day.
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Series
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
Adult education
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
2 s/w Zeichnungen
2 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Weight
385 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-56615-5 (9780415566155)
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Person
Jeffrey Wainwright is a poet, translator, and critic. He taught for many years at Manchester Metropolitan University where he was Professor in the Department of English until 2008.
Content
Preface 1. Because there is language there is poetry 2. Deliberate Space 3. Tones of Voice 4. Measures 5. `Free Verse' 6. Rhyme 7. Stanza 8. Image - Imagination - Inspiration 9. Writing a Poem Now Conclusion Glossary Bibliography