A Primer for Poets and Readers of Poetry

This primer guides young poets towards a deeper understanding of how poetry can function in their lives, while introducing the art in an exciting new way. It provides writing exercises and explains topics such as the personal and cultural threshold, the four forces that animate poetic language, tactics of revision, ecstasy and engagement as motives for poetry, and how to locate and learn from our personal poetic forebears.

About the author

Gregory Orr has written twelve poetry collections, a memoir, and several books of criticism, most recently A Primer for Poets and Readers of Poetry. The recipient of Fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, he lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Summary

An innovative and accessible guide to poetry writing by an award-winning poet and beloved professor.

Product details

• Authors: Gregory Orr, Orr Gregory
• Publisher: Norton and Co Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2017
• EAN: 9780393253924
• ISBN: 978-0-393-25392-4
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; POETRY / Anthologies (multiple authors), Sociology & anthropology, Writing and editing guides, Poetry anthologies (various poets), LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / General