Next word, better word, the craft of writing poetry, Stephen Dobyns
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Next word, better word, the craft of writing poetry, Stephen Dobyns
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Next word, better word
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
669751250
Responsibility statement
Stephen Dobyns
Sub title
the craft of writing poetry
Summary
"This accessible writer's guide provides a helpful framework for creating poetry and navigates contemporary concerns and practices. Stephen Dobyns, author of the classic book on the beauty of poetry, Best Words, Best Order, moves into new terrain in this remarkable book. Bringing years of experience to bear on issues such as subject matter, the mechanics of poetry, and the revision process, Dobyns explores the complex relationship between writers and their work. From Philip Larkin to Pablo Neruda to William Butler Yeats, every chapter reveals useful lessons in these renowned poets' work. Both enlightening and encouraging, Next Word, Better Word demystifies a subtle art form and shows writers how to overcome obstacles in the creative process"--Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Approaching subject matter -- Joining form and context -- Reconciling paradox -- Aspects of the syllable -- Line breaks -- Context and causality -- A sense of space -- Closure -- Revision -- Moral inquiry -- Bearing witness -- Counterpoint -- The nature of metaphor
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