The Cambridge Guide to Reading Poetry

This book believes that poetry matters and that it can help us enjoy and understand life. It provides a guide for unlocking poetry, considering key questions about language, technique, feeling, and subject matter. It also models independent research, guiding how to plan, organize, and write essays, close readings, and commentaries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

At the core of this captivating book lies a profound belief that poetry holds immense significance, granting us the ability to relish and comprehend the intricacies of life. In this accessible guide, Andrew Hodgson equips the reader with the essential tools to embark on the transformative journey of unlocking poetry, delving into the fundamental inquiries that illuminate the profound messages conveyed within a poem. With a lucid and empathetic approach, he explores a diverse array of poets writing in English, showcasing how their works broaden our understanding of both ourselves and our world. The process of independent research is meticulously modeled, guiding the reader step-by-step from the initial stages of inquiry to the formulation of ideas, and ultimately to the drawing of insightful conclusions. This comprehensive guide also offers invaluable guidance on how to plan, organize, and craft essays, close readings, and commentaries, spanning from the initial annotation to the final stages of editing. By embracing the teachings within this book, you will gain the confidence and inspiration to embark on your own personal exploration of poetry, discovering and expressing your unique responses to its timeless allure.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 235 x 160 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108843249
Edition number: New ed