| The Discovery of Poetry: A Field Guide to Reading and Writing Poems Contributor(s): Mayes, Frances (Author) |
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ISBN: 0156007622 ISBN-13: 9780156007627 Publisher: Harper Perennial OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2001 Annotation: The bestselling author of "Under the Tuscan Sun" brings poetry out of the classroom and into the homes of everyday readers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Poetry - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Poetry - Poetry | Anthologies (multiple Authors) |
| Dewey: 808.1 |
| LCCN: 2001024958 |
| Lexile Measure: 990 |
| Series: Harvest Original |
| Physical Information: 1.7" H x 5.2" W x 7.9" (1.10 lbs) 544 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun brings poetry out of the classroom and into the homes of everyday readers. Before she fell in love with Tuscany, Frances Mayes fell in love with verse. After publishing five books of poetry and teaching creative writing for more than twenty-five years, Mayes is no stranger to the subject. In The Discovery of Poetry, an accessible field guide to reading and writing poetry, she shares her passion with readers. Beginning with basic terminology and techniques, from texture and sound to rhyme and repetition, Mayes shows how focusing on one aspect of a poem can help you to better understand, appreciate, and enjoy the reading and writing experience. In addition to many creative and helpful composition ideas, following each lyrical and lively discussion is a thoughtful selection of poems. With its wonderful anthology from Shakespeare to Jamaica Kinkaid, The Discovery of Poetry is an insightful, invaluable guide to what Mayes calls the natural pleasures of language-a happiness we were born to have. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mayes, Frances: - Frances Mayes is the author of the best-selling Under the Tucsan Sun and Bella Tuscany. She and her husband divide their time between their homes in San Rafael, California, and Cortona, Italy. |