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Summary of this Book... | ||
Exploring what contemporary American poets are doing with traditional poetical forms. | ||
I especially liked... | ||
All the examples! There is a wide range of wonderful examples of each poetical form defined in the book. The book can easily be read for pleasure if so desired. | ||
I didn't like... | ||
The book is a little pricey. Plus, it was published in 1986 and thus a tiny bit outdated. | ||
When I finished reading this Book I wanted to... | ||
I'm not really finished with the book. I study each form at a time and read the example poems. Each time I open the book I enjoy what I read. | ||
This Book made me feel... | ||
In awe of all the wonderful contemporary authors. | ||
I recommend this Book because... | ||
If you want to understand what a poetical form means, this book is an excellent example. | ||
I don't recommend this Book because... | ||
You may not like this book if you adhere to pre 20th century format. Free verse is here to stay. There has been a melding of the two traditions in today's poetical world. | ||
Further Comments... | ||
If you wish to study traditional forms, I recommend this book. If you wish to read a great collection of poetry, I recommend this book. | ||
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Created Feb 28, 2002 at 11:09pm •
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