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On Teaching English: With Detailed Examples, and an Enquiry Into the Definition of Poetry (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore the art and boundaries of poetry with a clear, classroom-ready guide.
This edition presents a practical look at what makes poetry unique, how verse differs from elevated prose, and how teachers can illuminate key poetic devices for students. It weaves together theory and concrete examples to clarify the definition of poetry and its relation to language, melody, and form.
You'll encounter thoughtful discussions on how poetry blends concreteness, harmony, and ideality, with attention to how poets use rhythm, inversion, and imagery. The text compares major poets and prose writers to show how poetry achieves its effects, and it offers guidance on presenting select stanzas and passages for teaching without spoiling the reader’s enjoyment.
What you’ll experience
- Plain explanations of poetic devices and how they fulfill the aims of poetry.
- Analyses that contrast poetry with elevated prose and explain why certain prose approaches feel poetic.
- Illustrative examples from classic poets and prose writers to support classroom discussion.
- Practical guidance on selecting passages that demonstrate style, rhythm, and mood.
Ideal for teachers, students, and readers seeking a clearer, practical understanding of poetry and its boundaries.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the subject of English teaching, particularly as it relates to issues of grammar and composition, and in the process provides a critical estimate of various approaches to these subjects. Beginning with a review of prevailing pedagogical theories and their strengths and weaknesses, the author explores the rhetorical method and offers a series of select lessons on the qualities of intellectual and emotional style. The book concludes by examining the definition of poetry, setting forth criteria to evaluate verse and poetic qualities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331700562_0
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