Poetry for Dummies by Timpane, John
Poetry for Dummies by Timpane, John

Poetry for Dummies

Explore the mystique, power, and beauty of poetry with this easy-to-read guide Poetry For Dummies, 2nd Edition...
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Author: John Timpane
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Poetry for Dummies by Timpane, John

Poetry for Dummies

$32.38
Poetry for Dummies by Timpane, John

Poetry for Dummies

$32.38
Author: John Timpane
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description

Explore the mystique, power, and beauty of poetry with this easy-to-read guide

Poetry For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an easy-to-follow and insightful guide to poetry designed to unlock your innate ability to understand and appreciate this powerful art form. The authors offer clear discussions of the fundamentals of poetry - including common poetic techniques, key styles of poetry, and effective interpretation strategies - and useful tools and exercises you can use today to improve the ways you write and read poetry.

You'll explore the rich history of poetry and find out what genres and styles of this oldest form of literature speak directly to you. You'll also discover how to understand the themes, metaphors, and meanings that animate all sorts of poetry and help you uncover new depths of substance in your favorite writings.

Inside:

  • Expert instruction on how to work with traditional forms of verse, write poetry, and understand how different genres and eras of poetry relate to each other
  • Hands-on exercises to help you write your first - or next - poem
  • A comprehensive discussion of common poetry terminology, complete with definitions of everything from iambs to trochees, tankas, and psalms

An eye-opening and exciting guide for anyone interested in poetry, Poetry For Dummies, 2nd Edition is also a must-read for aspiring poets, practicing writers, people who already love poetry, and English teachers everywhere.



Author: John Timpane,The Poetry Center,Maureen Watts
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.14h x 7.25w x 0.95d
ISBN: 9781394375554
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