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A Text-Book for the Study of Poetry (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Francis M. Connell

 
9780260105196: A Text-Book for the Study of Poetry (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the study of poetry with a clear, classroom‑friendly guide that blends theory with practical practice.

This edition offers structured guidance, showing how to approach poetry as a fine art and how to apply that understanding in real study and writing.

This book helps readers connect poetic ideas to classroom work. It foregrounds core concepts like the nature of poetry, the role of diction and emotion, and how verse and meter shape reading and writing. Practical chapters and added material support both teachers and students in building confidence with key topics.
  • How poetry differs from verse and prose, and what makes poetry a fine art.
  • Chapter‑by‑chapter guidance on emotion, imagination, thought, and expression in poetry.
  • Structured discussion of narrative, dramatic, and lyric forms, with examples and exercises.
  • Practical lessons on poetic diction and verse writing to reinforce classroom work.
Ideal for students, teachers, and anyone seeking a solid foundation in how poetry works and why it matters.

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