An Introduction to English Poetry - Hardcover
A basic introduction to English poetry by one of our foremost poets and critics, and former Professor of Poetry at Oxford. Fenton takes Chaucer as his starting point, and offers a helpful guide to students and general readers alike. He explains the basics of rhythm and meter, and how certain genres have been fashionable at particular moments in history. Alive always to the social and literary context, but concentrating on some of the classic texts, Fenton offers a wonderful introduction to one of the glories of world literature.
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'It is hard to imagine a beginner who could not learn from [this book]. If you know a young poet, give them this' The Times Literary Supplement
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A basic introduction to English poetry since Chaucer, including its main themes, genres and more. Aimed at students and general readers alike, by a respected poet and former Professor of Poetry at the University of Oxford, the book is based on a series of columns written by the author for the "Independent on Sunday", a sister column to David Lodge's series on English fiction which formed the basis of Lodge's book "The Art of Fiction.
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- PublisherViking
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0670911003
- ISBN 13 9780670911004
- BindingHardcover
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- Number of pages144
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