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Overview"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." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sheila Griffin LlanasPublisher: Enslow Publishing Imprint: Enslow Publishing Dimensions: Width: 17.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.70cm Weight: 0.458kg ISBN: 9780766032798ISBN 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 The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsPoetry 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 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |