Description
This accessible writers 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.
Author: Stephen Dobyns
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martins Press
Published: 04/26/2011
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780230621800
Language: English
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