Next word, better word : the craft of writing poetry / Stephen Dobyns.

Author/creator Dobyns, Stephen, 1941-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.
Description280 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects
Poetry--Authorship.
Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Poetics.

Contents Approaching subject matter -- Joining form and context -- Reconciling paradox -- Aspects of the syllable -- Line breaks -- Context and causality -- A sense of space -- Closure -- Revision -- Moral inquiry -- Bearing witness -- Counterpoint -- The nature of metaphor.
Abstract "This accessible writer's 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"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010045299
ISBN9780230621824 (hardback)
ISBN0230621821 (hardback)
ISBN9780230621800 (pbk.)
ISBN0230621805 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PN1059.A9 D63 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold