Bibliograph

The sounds of poetry, a brief guide, Robert Pinsky

Type

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The sounds of poetry, a brief guide, Robert Pinsky

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-121) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The sounds of poetry

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

39024648

Responsibility statement

Robert Pinsky

Sub title

a brief guide

Summary

A guide to the enjoyment of poetry. It is composed of chapters dealing with sonic elements, accent and duration, syntax and line, like and unlike sounds, blank verse and free verse. The author illustrates these with examples from fifty poets

Table Of Contents

Theory -- Accent and Duration -- Syntax and Line -- Technical Terms and Vocal Realities -- Like and Unlike Sounds -- Blank Verse and Free Verse -- Index of Names and Terms

Target audience

adult

Classification

Creator