A Guide to Poetry, Including the History, Forms, Genres, and More

By: Chavey, Preston

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A book on the literary art of poetry and its various rules and forms. Read about the history of poetry, the similarities and differences between poems from around the world, the elements of a typical poem and everything in between. Go over the many genres and styles of poetry and compare the technical and aesthetic aspects of styles such as the elegy, the narrative poetry, the epic poetry and many more.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1276170637
• ISBN13: 9781276170635
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.7"