Discovering Poetry

By Gabriele L. Rico, Hans P. Guth, Gabriele Lusser Rico

The book elicits the students' intellectual engagement, emotional involvement, and imaginative participation with 393 poems from a blend of classic favorites, contemporary pieces, and works from outside the mainstream. Balances classic and modern works by men and women, white authors and minority authors, mainstream and formerly unheard-of voices; presents two or more contrasting interpretations of a work; pairs works from different periods or traditions that share a common theme to spark discussions; provides critical excerpts throughout the book; gives helpful guidelines for writing about important elements of literature; and more. An introductory guide for students of Poetry or Literature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0132219875
• ISBN13: 9780132219877
• Release Date: November 1992
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.4"