Poetry 101: From Shakespeare and Rupi Kaur to Iambic Pentameter and Blank Verse, Everything You Need to Know about Poetry (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781507208397)

Become a poet and write poetry with ease with help from this clear and simple guide in the popular 101 series.

Poetry never goes out of style. An ancient writing form found in civilizations across the world, poetry continues to inform the way we write now, whether we realize it or not--especially in social media--with its focus on brevity and creating the greatest possible impact with the fewest words. Poetry 101 is your companion to the wonderful world of meter and rhyme, and walks you through the basics of poetry. From Shakespeare and Chaucer, to Maya Angelou and Rupi Kaur, you'll explore the different styles and methods of writing, famous poets, and poetry movements and concepts--and even find inspiration for creating poems of your own.

Whether you are looking to better understand the poems you read, or you want to tap into your creative side to write your own, Poetry 101 gives you everything you need

Author: Susan Dalzell
ISBN-10: 1507208391
ISBN-13: 9781507208397
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
Language: English
Published: 09/04/2018
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 7.20h x 5.40w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/01/2019 pg. 18