Burt, Stephanie
Don't Read Poetry: A Book about How to Read Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9781541603615
- author:
- Burt, Stephanie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.7 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Stephanie Burt's guide to reading poetry offers an accessible introduction to the joys and challenges of this often-daunting genre. By dispelling preconceptions and explaining how poems speak to one another, Burt shows readers how to find more poems they'll enjoy and connect the past with the present.
From Shakespeare to contemporary poetry circulating online, Burt moves seamlessly through different styles and eras, challenging assumptions about what poetry is and how it can be appreciated. This masterful guide will help both newcomers and experienced readers distinguish among individual poems and cherish their unique qualities.
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