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The Practice of Poetry: Writing Exercises from Poets Who Teach

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A distinctive collection of more than 90 effective poetry-writing exercises combined with corresponding essays to inspire writers of all levels.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-283) and index.

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: The Instant Librarian, April 8, 2012 (view all comments by The Instant Librarian)
An excellent collection of exercises for writing and improving your own poems. For the novice and the experienced poet alike. Includes exercises of varying length and scope from well-known poets who also teach.
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ISBN:: 9780062730244
Editor:: Behn, Robin
Editor:: Twichell, Chase
With:: Twitchell, Chase
Editor:: Behn, Robin
Editor:: Twichell, Chase
Author:: Behn, Rob
Author:: Behn, Robin
Author:: by Robin Behn
Author:: in
With:: Twitchell, Chase
Publisher:: William Morrow & Company
Location:: New York, NY :
Subject:: General
Subject:: Reference
Subject:: Literature
Subject:: Poetry
Subject:: Authorship
Subject:: Composition & Creative Writing - Poetry
Subject:: Poetry -- Authorship.
Subject:: General Poetry
Subject:: Literary Criticism : General
Edition Number:: 1st ed.
Edition Description:: Trade PB
Series Volume:: 1709
Publication Date:: 19920931
Binding:: TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:: General/trade
Language:: English
Illustrations:: Yes
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 8.04x5.34x.83 in. .54 lbs.

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