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An introduction to poetry/
First published in 1966, this anthology aims to helps students read poems closely, and provides a basic introduction to the elements of poetry. The book offers comprehensive coverage of different types of poetry, and discusses reading, analyzing and writing poetry.
| Format: | Printed Book |
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
HarperCollins,
1994.
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| Edition: | 8th ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Reading a poem
- Listening to a voice
- Words
- Saying and suggesting
- Imagery
- Figures of speech
- Song
- Sound
- Rhythm
- Closed form
- Open form
- Symbol
- Myth and narrative
- Poetry and personal identity
- Alternatives
- Evaluating a poem
- What is poetry?
- Anthology : Poetry
- Criticism : On poetry
- Lives of the poets
- Supplements : 1. Writing about literature ; 2. Writing about a poem ; 3. Critical approaches to literature.