Discovering Poetry
Author | : Hans Paul Guth |
Publisher | : Pearson |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1993 |
ISBN-10 | : 0132219875 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780132219877 |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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.