Next word, better word
Subtitle: the craft of writing poetry
By: Stephen Dobyns
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9780230621824; 9780230621800
Subjects: Poetics; Authorship; Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.); Poetry
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Approaching subject matter; title: Joining form and context; title: Reconciling paradox; title: Aspects of the syllable; title: Line breaks; title: Context and causality; title: A sense of space; title: Closure; title: Revision; title: Moral inquiry; title: Bearing witness; title: Counterpoint; title: The nature of metaphor.