The Realm of Poetry: An Introduction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Stephen J. Brown

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484742817 ISBN 13: 9780484742818

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock poetry’s purpose and power: a thoughtful guide that shows how verse teaches, moves, and transforms us.

In this introduction to poetry, the author explains that poetry is more than sound or pretty pictures. It argues that a poem’s ideas, imagery, and human feeling work together to illuminate life, morality, and truth. The book discusses how poetry can carry philosophy, religion, and human experience into accessible, moving language, while also highlighting the importance of imagination, form, and vivid language.

What you’ll encounter:

• Clear explanations of how poems convey meaning through images and ideas
• Discussions of the role of poetry in ethics, spirituality, and personal insight
• Guidance on reading aloud, metre, and the craft of verse

Ideal for readers new to poetry or studying its deeper purposes, this edition speaks to anyone who wants poetry to teach as well as delight.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484742817
• ISBN 13: 9780484742818
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 228