Paterson, Don
The Poem: Lyric, Sign, Metre
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571356652
- author:
- Paterson, Don
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 752
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 x 4.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Poem Lyric, Sign, Metre by Don Paterson is a comprehensive exploration of the art of poetry. Part polemic, part technical treatise, and part meditation, this book delves into the inner workings of poetry, examining its use of language, transmission, and reading. Paterson draws on literary analysis, linguistics, metaphysics, psychology, and cognitive science to understand how poems are composed and what conditions allow them to arise. The book is structured around three long essays, each addressing a different aspect of poetry: 'Lyric' looks at the music and sound patterns of poetry, 'Sign' develops a new theory of metaphor, metonym, and symbol, and 'Metre' addresses poetry's relationship to time and the rhythms of speech. With his unique blend of scholarship and poetic insight, Paterson offers a thorough exploration of how and why poems are composed. For those interested in the fundamental secrets of poetry, The Poem Lyric, Sign, Metre will challenge and intrigue. With its insider's perspective, drawn from Paterson's experience as a poet, Professor of Poetry, and Poetry Editor, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the art form.
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