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Thirteen Ways of Looking for a Poem: A Guide to Writing Poetry

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Thirteen Ways of Looking for a Poem is grounded in the belief that the best way to learn to write poetry - and improve one's writing in general - is through practice. The book's unique approach - teaching the elements of poetry through various poetic forms - encourages students to learn from existing models and to break free from pre-established constraints. In thirteen chapters centered on the sonnet, the haiku, and other traditional and not-so-traditional forms, the author demonstrates through numerous innovative exercises the many ways in which beginning poets can enrich their writing by studying and practicing poetic form.

Language: English

Pages: 480

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Pearson

Release: December 30, 1999

ISBN: 0321011309

ISBN 13: 9780321011305

Thirteen Ways of Looking for a Poem: A Guide to Writing Poetry

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Thirteen Ways of Looking for a Poem is grounded in the belief that the best way to learn to write poetry - and improve one's writing in general - is through practice. The book's unique approach - teaching the elements of poetry through various poetic forms - encourages students to learn from existing models and to break free from pre-established constraints. In thirteen chapters centered on the sonnet, the haiku, and other traditional and not-so-traditional forms, the author demonstrates through numerous innovative exercises the many ways in which beginning poets can enrich their writing by studying and practicing poetic form.

Language: English

Pages: 480

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Pearson

Release: December 30, 1999

ISBN: 0321011309

ISBN 13: 9780321011305

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