Everyman

Villanelles

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ISBN 13:
9781841597928
author:
Everyman
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Everyman
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
16.2 x 10.8 x 2.4 cm
Genre:
Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£10.84

Description

A comprehensive collection of villanelles brings together some of the most celebrated and innovative poems in this intricate poetic form. With its unique rhyme scheme and pattern of repeating lines, the villanelle has captivated poets for nearly two centuries. This anthology features both classic examples from the 19th century and contemporary works by renowned poets such as Dylan Thomas, Elizabeth Bishop, Sylvia Plath, Sherman Alexie, Lorna Dee Cervantes, Rita Dove, Seamus Heaney, and Paul Muldoon. The result is a dazzling display of variety within the strict parameters of this poetic form. With poems ranging from timeless masterpieces to cutting-edge works, this collection showcases the enduring appeal and creative possibilities of the villanelle.

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