To Read a Poem [Paperback]

Donald Hall (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0030555396 | ISBN-13: 978-0030555398 | Publication Date: January 2, 1992 | Edition: 2

To Read a Poem begins the study of poetry by examining whole poems, emphasizing the goal of reading is not the analysis of parts but the understanding of wholes. For a fuller definition of petry's elements, later chapters concentrate on parts. Selections are frequently modern or contemporary, supplementing them with biographical notes on all poets. To Read a Poem will help students read poetry with intelligence, gusto, and discrimination.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 2 edition (January 2, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0030555396
• ISBN-13: 978-0030555398
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,050,757 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is a Must for Anyone Who Lives Poetry, June 10, 2000

By 

Dr. Andrea Miller (East Patchogue, New York - USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: To Read a Poem (Paperback)

This book addresses the various aspects of poetry, as well as what makes a good poem. It presents attempts at defining poetry.

The reader is provided with poems by a broad selection of poets, with the date of the poem and a succinct anecdote about the poet.

Best of all, there are questions that guide the reader to reasonably interpret the poems. This is helpful to the novice or the expert.

I would certainly recommended this concise, yet highly valuable and detailed book about reading poetry. It will lead you to truly understand the poems presented and to develop the skills to read any poem.

Poetry serves to afford us with crisp and detailed accounts of our historical and immediate world. The imagery and other poetic techniques enhance our understanding of ourselves and others.

So, go for it. Read this book! View the world with a sharper lens. Express yourself so another can relive your experiences through your words.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is a Must for Anyone Who Lives Poetry, June 12, 2000

By 

Dr. Andrea Miller (East Patchogue, New York - USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: To Read a Poem (Paperback)

This book addresses the various aspects of poetry, as well as what makes a good poem. It presents attempts at defining poetry.

The reader is provided with poems by a broad selections of poets, with the date of the poem and a succinct anecdote about the poet.

Best of all, there are questions that guide the reader to reasonably interpret the poems. This is helpful to the novice or to the expert.

I would certainly recommend this concise, yet highly valuable and detailed book about reading poetry. It will lead you to truly understand the poems presented and to develop the skills to read any poem.

Poetry affords us with crisp and detailed accounts of our historical and immediate world. The imagery and other poetic techniques enhance our understanding of ourselves and others.

So, go for it. Read this book! View the world with a sharper lens. Express yourself so another can relive your experiences through your words.