Next word, better word : the craft of writing poetry / Stephen Dobyns.

Next word, better word : the craft of writing poetry / Stephen Dobyns.

First edition.

9780230621800 (pbk.)
0230621805 (pbk.)
9780230621824
0230621821

New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.

English

280 pages ; 24 cm

PN1059.A9 D63 2011

808.1

This writer's guide provides a helpful framework for creating poetry and navigates contemporary concerns and practices. The author, also author of the classic book on the beauty of poetry, Best Words, Best Order, moves into new terrain in this book. Bringing years of experience to bear on issues such as subject matter, the mechanics of poetry, and the revision process, he explores the complex relationship between writers and their work. From Philip Larkin to Pablo Neruda to William Butler Yeats, every chapter reveals lessons in these renowned poets' work. This work demystifies a subtle art form and shows writers how to overcome obstacles in the creative process. -- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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