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- 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.
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Literature & Fiction |
| Publication date | August, 1994 |
| Pages | 144 |
| Reading level | Grade 9 |
| Age range | 14 Years |
| Subgenre | Subjects & Themes |
| Series title | No Series |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | Language Arts |
| Educational level | General |
| Awards won | Pulitzer Prize, National Book Awards |
| Is collectible | N |
| Illustrator | Joaquin Paris |
| Editor | Sergei Silvestrov |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 5.20 x 0.50 x 7.80 in (13.2 x 1.3 x 19.8 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 0.25 lb (110 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Poetry |
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A Poetry Handbook: A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry, (Paperback)
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Answer: Yes, it's designed for both poetry enthusiasts and students, making it accessible for beginners.
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- Comprehensive guide on understanding and writing poetry.
- Authored by acclaimed poet Mary Oliver, sharing her extensive expertise.
- Step-by-step instructions with illustrative examples from notable poets.
- Paperback edition with 144 pages, ISBN 9780156724005.
- Designed for poetry enthusiasts and students of creative writing.
- A must-have resource for anyone looking to dive deep into the craft of poetry.
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