Exploring poetry / [by] M.L. Rosenthal [and] A.J.M. Smith.
| Author/creator | Rosenthal, M. L. |
| Other author | Smith, A. J. M. (Arthur James Marshall), 1902-1980, author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 2d ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Macmillan, [1973] |
| Description | xxvii, 531 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The voices of poetry. The personal and the universal ; Ritual and incantation. -- The craftsman's work. Some elements of technique ; Poetic imagery ; Rhythm and music. -- Structure: the poem as a whole -- Poetry as narrative and drama -- Poetry as description and vision -- Poetry as intellect and wit. Poetic exposition ; Metaphysical poetry ; Irony, invective, and satire ; Ambiguity and implication. -- Poetry as symbol and evocation. Varieties of symbolism ; The symbol as a directive force. -- Tradition and the sense of the present. Classicism and romanticism ; Two abiding themes: love and war ; The poem's reflection of its time and place. -- Poetic integrity: quest and reconciliation. |
| Abstract | An exploration of poetry through classic poems. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Genre/form | poetry. |
| Genre/form | Poetry. |
| Genre/form | Poetry. |
| Genre/form | Poésie. |
| LCCN | 72081660 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PN1031 .R68 1973 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |