Genres & Literary Forms, Poetry - Literary Criticism, Literary Theory, English Language Reference, Literary Reference
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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
This handbook is designed to give knowledge of the craft behind the art of poetry to the general reader, the student, and the practicing poet.Editorials
Edmund Keeley
...full of vitality, knowledge, and its own poetry.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.W. H. Auden
Excellent, both in its accuracy and its clarity.William Carlos Williams
It could be read right through, to our infinite enjoyment.Book Details
Published
June 16, 1962
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pages
181
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780448001234