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Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0764552724
ISBN-13
9780764552724
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1815399
Product Key Features
Book Title
Poetry for Dummies
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, Poetry, Teaching Methods & Materials / Language Arts
Publication Year
2001
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Literary Criticism, Poetry, Education
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Trade Paperback
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1 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
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9.1 in
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7.3 in
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00-110796
Table Of Content
Introduction 1 Part I: Reading and Understanding Poetry 7 Chapter 1: Poetry 101 9 Chapter 2: Subject, Tone, and Narrative 31 Chapter 3: Tuning In to Language 41 Chapter 4: The Art of Interpretation 61 Chapter 5: Connecting with Poems from the Past 79 Part II: In the Beginning Was a Poem 91 Chapter 6: An Intelligent Hustle through Poetic History: From the Earliest Poetry to the 1700s 93 Chapter 7: An Intelligent Hustle through Poetic History: The 19th Century to the Present 113 Part III: Writing Poetry: A Guide for Aspiring Poets 139 Chapter 8: Calling the Muse 141 Chapter 9: Writing Open-Form Poetry 157 Chapter 10: Working with Traditional Forms of Verse 169 Chapter 11: Putting Pen to Paper: Writing Exercises for Poets 177 Chapter 12: Going Public with Your Poetry 187 Chapter 13: Getting Published 199 Part IV: The Part of Tens 213 Chapter 14: Ten Myths about Poets and Poetry 215 Chapter 15: Ten Poems Worth Memorizing 225 Chapter 16: Ten Love Poems 233 Part V: Appendixes 241 Appendix A: Glossary 243 Appendix B: Poetry Timeline 255 Appendix C: Resources 273 Permissions 287 Index 295
Synopsis
Demystify and appreciate the pleasures of poetry Sometimes it seems like there are as many definitions of poetry as there are poems. Coleridge defined poetry as "the best words in the best order." St. Augustine called it "the Devil's wine." For Shelley, poetry was "the record of the best and happiest moments of the happiest and best minds." But no matter how you define it, poetry has exercised a hold upon the hearts and minds of people for more than five millennia. That's because for the attentive reader, poetry has the power to send chills shooting down the spine and lightning bolts flashing in the brain -- to throw open the doors of perception and hone our sensibilities to a scalpel's edge. Poetry For Dummies is a great guide to reading and writing poems, not only for beginners, but for anyone interested in verse. From Homer to Basho, Chaucer to Rumi, Shelley to Ginsberg, it introduces you to poetry's greatest practitioners. It arms you with the tools you need to understand and appreciate poetry in all its forms, and to explore your own talent as a poet. Discover how to: Understand poetic language and forms Interpret poems Get a handle on poetry through the ages Find poetry readings near you Write your own poems Shop your work around to publishers Don't know the difference between an iamb and a trochee? Worry not, this friendly guide demystifies the jargon, and it covers a lot more ground besides, including: Understanding subject, tone, narrative; and poetic language Mastering the three steps to interpretation Facing the challenges of older poetry Exploring 5,000 years of verse, from Mesopotamia to the global village Writing open-form poetry Working with traditional forms of verse Writing exercises for aspiring poets Getting published From Sappho to Clark Coolidge, and just about everyone in between, Poetry For Dummies puts you in touch with the greats of modern and ancient poetry. Need guidance on composing a ghazal, a tanka, a sestina, or a psalm? This is the book for you., Sometimes it seems like there are as many definitions of poetry as there are poems. Coleridge defined poetry as the best words in the best order. St. Augustine called it the Devil s wine. For Shelley, poetry was the record of the best and happiest moments of the happiest and best minds., Sometimes it seems like there are as many definitions of poetry as there are poems. Coleridge defined poetry as "the best words in the best order." St. Augustine called it "the Devil's wine." For Shelley, poetry was "the record of the best and happiest moments of the happiest and best minds." But no matter how you define it, poetry has exercised a hold upon the hearts and minds of people for more than five millennia. That's because for the attentive reader, poetry has the power to send chills shooting down the spine and lightning bolts flashing in the brain -- to throw open the doors of perception and hone our sensibilities to a scalpel's edge. Poetry For Dummies is a great guide to reading and writing poems, not only for beginners, but for anyone interested in verse. From Homer to Basho, Chaucer to Rumi, Shelley to Ginsberg, it introduces you to poetry's greatest practitioners. It arms you with the tools you need to understand and appreciate poetry in all its forms, and to explore your own talent as a poet. Discover how to: Understand poetic language and forms Interpret poems Get a handle on poetry through the ages Find poetry readings near you Write your own poems Shop your work around to publishers Don't know the difference between an iamb and a trochee? Worry not, this friendly guide demystifies the jargon, and it covers a lot more ground besides, including: Understanding subject, tone, narrative; and poetic language Mastering the three steps to interpretation Facing the challenges of older poetry Exploring 5,000 years of verse, from Mesopotamia to the global village Writing open-form poetry Working with traditional forms of verse Writing exercises for aspiring poets Getting published From Sappho to Clark Coolidge, and just about everyone in between, Poetry For Dummies puts you in touch with the greats of modern and ancient poetry. Need guidance on composing a ghazal, a tanka, a sestina, or a psalm? This is the book for you., Get expert tips on writing your own poems Understand and appreciate the pleasures of poetry Cant tell the difference between an iamb and a trochee? Dont worry! This friendly guide demystifies all that complicated jargon and explains how to truly enjoy poetry. The authors walk you through poetrys history, show you where to find exciting contemporary readings, and provide easy exercises to stimulate your own poetic juices. Praise for Poetry For Dummies "Poetry For Dummies is a pleasant romp... with tons of information, informally and intelligently presented....A fine introduction to poetry." Willis Barnstone, author of Sappho: A New Translation and Algebra of Night "Amaze and delight your friends at coffee houses or cocktail parties! Nobody who reads this welcoming and enlightening introduction to poetry from Sappho to slams will be a dummy about poetry anymore." Ed Taylor, Executive Director, just buffalo literary center Discover how to: Understand the language and forms of poetry Interpret a poems possible meanings Get a handle on poetry through the ages Find poetry readings near you Write your own poems Get smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com
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PN1042.P579 2001
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