Poetry - Literary Criticism, Literary Theory
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Overview
The classic reference work—an invaluable sourcebook for poets and readers
"A much needed work, splendidly done: the definitions are clear, the illustrations apt."--Richard Wilson
Synopsis
The classic reference work—an invaluable sourcebook for poets and readers
W. H. Auden
Excellent, both in its accuracy and its clarity.
Editorials
Marianne Moore
...truly a handbook...both for beginner and expert.Richard Wilbur
A much-needed work, splendidly done: the definitions are clear; the illustrations apt; what is more, it is a pleasure to read for its own sake, and so belongs to the aristocracy of reference books.Edmund Keeley
...full of vitality, knowledge, and its own poetry.William Carlos Williams
It could be read right through, to our infinite enjoyment.W. H. Auden
Excellent, both in its accuracy and its clarity.Book Details
Published
February 1, 1982
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pages
224
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780064635486