Maxwell, Glyn, 1962-

On poetry / Glyn Maxwell. - First Harvard University Press edition. - 170 pages ; 22 cm

White -- Black -- Form -- Pulse -- Chime -- Space -- Time.

In seven chapters... the poet explores his belief that the greatest verse arises from a harmony of mind and body, and that poetic forms originate in human necessities: breath, heartbeat, footstep, posture... To illustrate his argument, he draws upon personal touchstones such as Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost. An experienced teacher, Maxwell also takes us inside the world of the creative writing class, where we learn from the experiences of four aspiring poets."--

9780674725669 (cloth : alk. paper) 0674725662 (cloth : alk. paper)

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Poetry.
English language--Versification.
English poetry--History and criticism.
American poetry--History and criticism.
American poetry.
English language--Versification.
English poetry.
Poetry.


Criticism, interpretation, etc.

PR6063.A869 / O52 2013

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