Contemporary American Poetry: Not the End, But the Beginning

Author:   Sheila Griffin Llanas
Publisher:   Enslow Publishing
ISBN:  

9780766032798


Pages:   160
Publication Date:   16 January 2010
Recommended Age:   From 14 to 15 years
Format:   Hardback
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Contemporary American Poetry: Not the End, But the Beginning


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"Poet William Stafford wrote, ""A poem is not the end, but the beginning, of an excursion."" This collection, highlighting American poets born after the beginning of the twentieth century, helps young readers get started on their excursion into understanding poetry. The book includes brief biographies of eleven poets, ranging from Theodore Roethke to Allen Ginsberg, Sylvia Plath, and Billy Collins, along with several poems for each writer. It also introduces the techniques of analysis to deepen readers' appreciation of poetry."

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Author:   Sheila Griffin Llanas
Publisher:   Enslow Publishing
Imprint:   Enslow Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.70cm
Weight:   0.458kg
ISBN:  

9780766032798


ISBN 10:   0766032795
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   16 January 2010
Recommended Age:   From 14 to 15 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

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Poetry Rocks! series. This series explores American, British, and world poetry, focusing on cultural traditions and major poets of the times. A biography of each poet, some of his or her notable pieces, and explanations of the poems' significance are offered. Clear, easily understandable analysis of the works continues to be an excellent feature of the series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Fall 2010


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