The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry

From the nuts and bolts of craft to the sources of inspiration, this book is for anyone who wants to write poetry--and do it well. In this fortuitous... Comments: This is a lovely book and one of the first I have read on writing poetry. I... This is the best written evocation of the act of creating / casting your spell... this is a brilliant book for anyone struggling for ideas for poems or anyone... I usually am skeptical about books that teach you how to write, as i have read... I love this book for my undergraduate poetry workshops. It's smart but clear... Read More »

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