How to Read a Poem
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781405151405 (1405151404)
Publish date: October 20th 2006
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Pages no: 196
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
Writing,
Academic,
School,
Reference,
Language,
Literature,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Criticism,
Literary Criticism,
Philosophy,
Poetry,
Theory
Surprisingly informative. These "How to Read" books are often subject to ridiculous tirades and as a result I didn't expect much. I have to note that this book didn't clarify certain elements of poetry sufficiently, at least not for me; notably metre and form. Nevertheless they have always been a we...
Misleading title. You read a poem using your eyes and whatever it is that makes your heart go boom.