The Shape of Poetry: A Practical Guide to Writing Poetry [Paperback]

Peter Meinke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2008

Focusing on the foundations of poetry, this reference teaches aspiring poets the mechanics of writing verse. Offering advice on the abstract poetic notions—what makes good poetry, the meaning and inspirations of poetry—and the concrete—how to start a poem, how to craft its shape, and how to use the various poetic forms—this concise and insightful book provides inspiring and practical instruction. Including the author's own poems for guidance, this revised edition also discusses the direction of post-millennium, contemporary poetry.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is so unpretentiously written, so clear in its purpose and so generously illustrated with poetic selections that it is a delight to read. Anyone poetic or not can learn effortlessly in the hands of this gifted teacher and poet."  —The Tampa Tribune

About the Author

Peter Meinke is an award-winning poet and author. His poems have appeared in The Atlantic, The Georgia Review, The New Yorker, and Poetry. Director of the writing workshop at Eckerd College for more than thirty years, Meinke has taught poetry composition and literature at all levels, from grade to graduate school. He has written several books of poetry, including  The Contracted World and Zinc Fingers. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Jefferson Press; 2nd edition (May 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977808653
• ISBN-13: 978-0977808656
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,198,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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