Hetherington, Paul
Prose Poetry: An Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691180656
- author:
- Hetherington, Paul
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 344
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 15.49 x 2.54 centimeters
- Genre:
- Poetry, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
An engaging introduction to prose poetry, this book explores the history, development and features of English-language prose poetry. Poets Paul Hetherington and Cassandra Atherton discuss key characteristics, chart its evolution from the 19th century to the present, and examine many historical and contemporary examples. Prose poetry combines the linearity of prose with poetic techniques such as internal rhyme, repetition and compression. The authors reveal how this form opens new spaces for writers to create riveting works that reshape the resources of prose while redefining the poetic. They also discuss the genre's precursors and highlight the contributions of both male and female poets. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in prose poetry, including readers, students, teachers and writers. By exploring its key characteristics and historical development, it provides a deeper understanding of this increasingly important literary form.
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