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An Introduction to Poetry

An Introduction to Poetry

Jay B Hubbell and John O Beaty

Paperback

Writing InstructionPoetry CriticismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9353603145
ISBN13: 9789353603144
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 25 2019
Pages: 552
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.23 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Great poetry begins in attention. First published in the early twentieth century, Jay B. Hubbell and John O. Beaty's An Introduction to Poetry leads readers from first encounter to confident understanding, blending a rich poetry anthology textbook with clear, practical guidance on reading and analyzing poems. Designed for college literature students yet welcoming to any curious reader, it moves patiently through voice, imagery, and poetic form and meter, turning classic English poetry themes into living experiences on the page. Drawing on examples from both American and British poetry, Hubbell and Beaty show how rhythm, tone, and structure shape meaning, creating an enduring poetry analysis handbook that also serves as a teachers guide to poetry. Tracing themes and techniques from earlier traditions to early 20th century poetry, the volume offers a companion to English poets in many voices. As a college poetry textbook it balances close criticism with cultural insight, inviting discovery for new readers while rewarding re-reading by scholars, teachers, and Norton poetry anthology fans. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for modern readers and collectors alike.

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