A Poetry Handbook : A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry - Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver
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- Pages · 144 pages
- Publication Date · 25/04/2024
- Genre · Literary studies: poetry & poets
"Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that's what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook."- Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry. With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts expertise on the poet's craft from her long, celebrated career. She walks readers through exactly how a poem is built, from meter and rhyme, to form and diction, to sound and sense, drawing on poems by Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, and others. This essential poetry handbook is an invaluable glimpse into Oliver's prolific mind-a must-have for all poetry-lovers and students of creative writing.
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