description: A poet and mystery writer explores the art and craft of poetry. Stephen Dobyns explains the ability of poetry to communicate thoughts and feeling between the writer and the reader. Through essays on memory and metaphor, pacing, the intricacies of voice and tone, and appreciation of classic writers such as Chekhov and Rilke, Dobyns guides readers through poetry's mystery.
language: English
title: Best Words, Best Order: Essays on Poetry
titlecomplete: Best Words, Best Order: Essays on Poetry
genres: Writing, Language, Essays, Literary Criticism, Nonfiction, Crafts, Poetry, Reference, Criticism
ratings_count: 390
publisher: St. Martin's Press