A Poetry Handbook: A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry by Oliver, Mary

"Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that's what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook."-- Los Angeles Times

From the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.

With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts expertise on the poet's craft from her long, celebrated career. She walks readers through exactly how a poem is built, from meter and rhyme, to form and diction, to sound and sense, drawing on poems by Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, and others. This essential poetry handbook is an invaluable glimpse into Oliver's prolific mind--a must-have for all poetry-lovers and students of creative writing.

Author: Mary Oliver
Publisher: Ecco Press
Published: 08/15/1994
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780156724005
Age Range: 14-UP

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 07/01/1994 pg. 1916
Library Journal 06/01/1994 pg. 124
Publishers Weekly 06/06/1994 pg. 62