The Poetry Toolkit: The Essential Guide to Studying Poetry (Williams Rhian)(Paperback)

The Poetry Toolkit: The Essential Guide to Studying Poetry (Williams Rhian)(Paperback)

Now thoroughly revamped with a diverse selection of poetic voices from the last fifty years, this third edition of Rhian Williams's bestselling book, The Poetry Toolkit guides readers through key terms, genres and concepts that help them to develop a richer, more sophisticated approach to reading,

The Estate Agent's Daughter (Edwards Rhian)(Paperback)

Rhian Edwards won Wales Book of the Year for her debut poetry collection, Clueless Dogs. The Estate Agent's Daughter is her eagerly awaited second book. Acute and wryly observed, the poems step forth with a confident tone, touching on the personal and the public, encapsulating a woman's

The Sounds of Poetry: A Brief Guide (Pinsky Robert)(Paperback)

The Poet Laureate's clear and entertaining account of how poetry works. Poetry is a vocal, which is to say a bodily, art, Robert Pinsky declares in The Sounds of Poetry. The medium of poetry is the human body: the column of air inside the chest, shaped into signifying sounds in the larynx and the

Studying Literature: The Essential Companion (Goring Paul)(Paperback)

Studying Literature: The Essential Companion is a unique guide for English undergraduates. It combines practical advice on study skills with key information on literary theories and theorists, offering invaluable support throughout any English degree. Key Features: A study skills guide combined

On Poetry (Maxwell Glyn)(Paperback)

'The most compelling, original, charismatic and poetic guide to poetry that I can remember. A handbook written from the heart by one of the true modern masters of the craft.' Simon Armitage A collection of short essays and reflections on poetry from the acclaimed British poet Glyn Maxwell. These

Poetry: A Writers' Guide and Anthology (Huey Amorak)(Paperback)

Poetry: A Writers' Guide and Anthology is a complete introduction to the art and craft of writing poetry. The authors map out more than 25 key elements of poetry including image, lyric, point of view, metaphor, and movement and use these elements as starting points for discussion questions and

A Little History of Poetry (Carey John)(Paperback)

A vital, engaging, and hugely enjoyable guide to poetry, from ancient times to the present, by one of our greatest champions of literatureWhat is poetry? If music is sound organised in a particular way, poetry is a way of organising language. It is language made special so that it will be

Poetry: The Basics (Wainwright Jeffrey)(Paperback)

Now in its third edition Poetry: The Basics remains an engaging exploration of the world of poetry. Drawing on examples ranging from Chaucer to children's rhymes, Cole Porter to Carol Ann Duffy, and from around the English-speaking world, it shows how any reader can understand and gain more

Georgia in the Mountains of Poetry (Nasmyth Peter)(Paperback / softback)

Georgia in the Mountains of Poetry is essential reading for anyone interested in this fascinating region, as well as for students and researchers looking for an insight into life after the collapse of the old Soviet order in the richest and most dramatic of its former

Craft - A Guide to Making Poetry Happen in the 21st Century.(Paperback / softback)

The Poetry Guide: A Handbook for Teachers & Librarians (Millum Trevor)(Paperback)

A 'How to' book to encourage children to encounter enjoy and read poetry, whether by listening or reading. With practical suggestions on how to effectively and creatively teach poetry this guide is written by two poets with years of experience working with young people: its full of tried and tested

Poetry of Ted Hughes (Byrne Sandie)(Paperback)

This Reader's Guide charts the reception history of Ted Hughes' poetry from his first to last published collection, culminating in posthumous tributes and assessments of his lifetime achievement. Sandie Byrne explores the criticism relating to key issues such as nature, myth, the Laureateship, and

The Book of Nature - Wordsworth's Poetry on Nature (Wordsworth William)(Paperback)

The Book of Nature - Wordsworth's Poetry on Nature is a sublime collection of the best nature poetry by poet-laureate William Wordsworth, housed in a convenient pocket-sized edition. Along with many other Romantic poets of the time, the theme of nature features heavily in the work of Wordsworth -

Poetry Book Society Winter 2019 Bulletin (Mullen Alice Kate)(Paperback)

The Poetry Book Society was founded by T.S. Eliot in 1953 to 'propagate the art of poetry'. The Poetry Book Society Winter 2019 Bulletin features a wide range of exciting new poetry publications, reviewed by expert poet selectors Sandeep Parmar, Vidyan Ravinthiran, George Szirtes, AB Jackson, Degna

Reading poetry (Barry Peter)(Paperback)

This book is about reading and studying poetry. Using fully-worked examples and complete poems wherever possible, it shows all the key elements of poetry 'at work' in poemsThis book is about reading and studying poetry. Using fully-worked examples and complete poems wherever possible, it shows all

A Companion to Pastoral Poetry of the English Renaissance (Chaudhuri Sukanta)(Pevná vazba)

An essential supplement to Pastoral poetry of the English Renaissance: An anthology. The full-length introduction offers a historical and critical analysis of the pastoral tradition and the circulation of

The Red Wheelbarrow & Other Poems (Williams William Carlos)(Paperback)

Gathered here are the gems of William Carlos Williams's astonishing achievements in poetry. Dramatic, energetic, beautiful, and true, this slim selection will delight any reader--The Red Wheelbarrow & Other Poems is a book to be

The Leader's Guide to Resilience (Tang Audrey)(Paperback)

The Leader's Guide to Resilience is your essential toolkit to build authentic strength within your business, so you can thrive in a changing and challenging world. Resilience is the core of growth and regrowth. It is what contributes most to the advancement of your organisation and your role as

Hello in There!-Poetry to Read to the Unborn Baby (Longmeyer Carole Marsh)(Paperback)

''Hello in There ': Poetry to read to the Unborn Baby' is a delightful, charming, poignant poetry to read aloud to your unborn child A great gift for mom-to-be, and a joyful opportunity for brothers and sisters to interact with the unborn sibling ''Hello in There ': Poetry to read to the Unborn

Developing Poetry Skills: Reading Poetry 11-14 (Barton Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

'Developing Poetry Skills' is a resource that provides students with the key skills they need to read and respond to poetry effectively. It is designed to introduce students to the enjoyment of reading poetry and to build confidence and understanding throughout Key Stage

The Best American Poetry 2021 (Lehman David)(Paperback)

The 2021 edition of the leading collection of contemporary American poetry is guest edited by the former US Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, providing renewed proof that this is 'a 'best' anthology that really lives up to its title' (Chicago Tribune). Since 1988, The Best American Poetry series has

The Penguin Book of Modern African Poetry: Fourth Edition (Moore Gerald)(Paperback)

A new edition of the definitive collection of modern poetry from Africa 'Poetry, always foremost of the arts in traditional Africa,' writes Gerald Moore, 'has continued to compete for primacy against the newer forms of prose fiction and theatre drama.' Now revised and expanded, this comprehensive

Poetry of Carol Ann Duffy - Choosing Tough Words(Paperback / softback)

The first full-length collection of essays on the poetry of Carol Ann Duffy. Duffy's poetry is both respected by academics, and widely read and enjoyed by both children and adults. Approaches Duffy's work from a variety of literary theoretical perspectives, including feminism, masculinity, national

The Blue Poetry Book (Lang Andrew)(Paperback)

Poetry is the language of the human nature, a beautiful tool to express every thought and feeling. Searching through different cultures, languages, and historical moments, Andrew Lang carefully crafted this diverse collection of poetry, translating and editing the lyrics of highly esteemed poets