Strachan, John
Poetry
- ISBN 13:
- 9780748644018
- author:
- Strachan, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Edinburgh University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.4 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Literary studies: poetry & poets
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding and engaging with poetry can be a complex task. This comprehensive guide provides readers with the tools they need to explore individual poems in depth. With its wide-ranging approach, this book covers key aspects of poetry, including sound effects, rhythm and metre, typographic display, and language. Practical examples are used throughout to illustrate these concepts, making it easy for students and teachers alike to grasp the subject. The book also includes a detailed index of poets, works, terms, forms, and concepts, as well as a full glossary of poetic terms. This edition features new end-of-chapter exercises and follow-up research tasks, allowing readers to further develop their understanding of poetry. Additionally, it includes new readings of modern women's poetry, a section on how to write poetry with exercises, and suggestions for further reading.
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