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The Making of a Poem: A Norton Anthology of Poetic Forms
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: W.W. Norton & Co.
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Average Rating: 4.0
Total Customer Reviews: 26
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Two beloved and esteemed poets have collaborated on this intimate and useful anthology illuminating the history, practice, and wonder of our most elusive art. Intended for all those who love poetry, including teachers, readers, writers, and students, The Making of a Poem will be especially valued by those who feel that an understanding of form—sonnet, ballad, villanelle, sestina, etc.—would enhance their appreciation of poetry, but are daunted by the terms, the names, and the histories of various poetic forms. This anthology draws the reader in, by example and explanation, to the excitement and entertainment of these forms. It explains their origins, traces their development, and shows examples from the past and present. In a feature called "The form at a glance" the reader can try his or her own hand writing a particular form. Included are essays by each of the editors describing their own personal journeys toward a form for their poetic voice. Above all, this anthology shows that poetic form is a continuing adventure. Contemporary poets can be seen here trying out the same forms that poets used hundreds of years ago, but in the new circumstances of a complicated modern world. In this way poetic form is illustrated not as a series of rules, but as a passionate conversation in which every reader of poetry can become involved.
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Product Review Summary: Made My Life Easier Wish I had this book years ago. Perfectly arranged by type of poem with helpful "At a Glace" pages that quickly explains the form of the poem. For instance, "The Vinanelle at a Glance" lists six basics that form the Villanelle. This book is invaluable for a student or a lover of poetic form. It is complete with classic and contemporary poems. Of course, the book is a Norton Anthology - who always publish quality books.
Product Review Summary: The Making of a Poem purchase The product arrived in perfect condition within a matter of days. I would purchase from here again.
Product Review Summary: Fascinating Being fairly new to poetry, I purchased this book as an introduction to poetic forms, and it does not disappoint. The authors have cultivated a fantastic guide to many of the more popular forms of the modern era, and a few less popular forms. I found the chapters on the Villanelle and on Blank Verse to alone be worth the minimal price tag. The descriptions are terse but wholly concise. The choices the authors made for examples are so perfect that this book could work simply as an anthology of great poems. It is not, though, an all-around introduction to poetry, meter is barely touched upon, and some lesser forms are not given mention, but as books on important poetic forms go, I could hardly recommend another.
Product Review Summary: Norton Anthology of Poetry Forms Excellent book. All the poetic forms analyzed according to form, historical developed, and their modern application. Each chapter offers many examples, again from the past for the present. A great aid for both literary aficionados and writers.
Product Review Summary: Plenty of poems-very little instruction If you are looking for teaching on the mechanics of different forms this book is about fives pages from being a door stop. Don't waste your money.
If all you need are examples of the different forms this is your book.
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