Poetry: A Writer's Guide and Anthology (Bloomsbury Writer's Guides and Anthologies)

Fully revamped and expanded, this second edition offers a complete introduction to the art and craft of writing poetry. Mapping out 38 foundational elements of poetry including image, line, point of view, metaphor, movement, and music, authors Amorak Huey and W. Todd Kaneko use these elements as starting points for discussion questions and writing prompts. The book guides readers through a range of poetic modes and styles such as: o Elegies and Odes o Found poems o Aubades and Nocturnes o Documentary and Protest poems o Ars Poetica o Lyric and Narrative poems o Personas and Portraits With a focus on contemporary poems, the anthology features a truly diverse and global line-up of poets and poems to illustrate the elements and craft discussed in the book. Featuring all-new chapters on traditional poetic forms, prosody, writing poems that engage the current moment, and the value and ethics of imitation, this is the ultimate companion to studying and practicing the craft of poetry.
ASIN: 1350325899
VSKU: BVV.1350325899.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Huey, Amorak|Kaneko, W. Todd|Prentiss, Sean|Wilkins, Joe
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.