How to write a poem

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Title:

How to write a poem

Author:

Redmond, John, 1967-

ISBN:

9781405124799

9781405124805

Personal Author:

Redmond, John, 1967-

Publication Information:

Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2006.

Physical Description:

viii, 154 p. ; 24 cm.

Series:

How to study literature

How to study literature (Malden, Mass.)

Contents:

The question of address -- Viewpoint -- The question of voices -- The question of scale -- Uses of repetition -- Image -- Short lines -- Long lines -- Diction -- Uses of syntax -- Tone -- Traditional forms: ode -- Traditional forms: epistle -- The question of background.

Subject Term:

Poetry -- Authorship.

Dichtkunst.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip059/2005006596.html

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Summary

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.