Reading Poetry: A Complete Coursebook

Reading Poetry provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to the art of reading poetry, discussing over 200 poems by 100 writers from ancient Greece and China to the twenty-first century. It offers new examples and exercises, chapters on 'world poetry' and 'eco-poetry,' and an emphasis on American poetry. The seventeen chapters constitute a complete apprenticeship in reading poetry, suitable for individual study or as a textbook for university and college classes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 644 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

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Reading Poetry is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the art of reading poetry, encompassing a vast array of poems from ancient Greece and China to the twenty-first century. Written by over 100 writers, the book delves into the skills and critical and theoretical awareness necessary to appreciate poetry with enjoyment and insight. This third edition has been extensively revised to reflect current developments in poetry and poetic criticism, featuring new examples and exercises, chapters on "world poetry" and "eco-poetry," and a greater emphasis on American poetry, including the influence of traditional Chinese poetry on modern American poetry.

The seventeen carefully structured chapters serve as a comprehensive apprenticeship in reading poetry, guiding readers from specific aspects of form and figurative language to broader concerns such as genre, intertextuality, Caribbean poetry, world poetry, and the role of poetry in addressing the ecological crisis. Each chapter concludes with workshop exercises, an extensive glossary of poetic and critical terms, and a comprehensive analysis of 122 poems, with full quotes included.

Whether used for individual study or as a comprehensive textbook for university and college classes, Reading Poetry offers a rich and rewarding experience for anyone interested in exploring the world of poetry.

Weight: 988g
Dimension: 243 x 308 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367820046
Edition number: 3 ed