Synopsis
Since 1968 Lewis Turco's Book of Forms has been a staple in the libraries of writers, teachers, poets, and others who care about the craft of poetry. Now Turco has expanded and updated his classic once again, adding many new forms, including the ghazal, rubliw, double dactyl, various Japanese forms other than the haiku and tanka, Clerihew, amphigory, backwoods boast, and quaternion. It now includes six in-depth prosodic essays and an entirely new discussion of the rules of scansion. The Elements of Poetry section has been reorganized into three genres: Dramatic Poetry, Lyric Poetry, and Narrative Poetry.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Lewis Turco is Emeritus Professor of English and founding director of the Program in Writing Arts at State University of New York, Oswego, and the Cleveland State University Poetry Center.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Book of Forms a Handbook of Poetics
Stock Image
The Book of Forms: A Handbook of Poetics
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_448536925
Stock Image
The Book of Forms: A Handbook of Poetics
Seller: Amazing Books Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Unmarked small paperback. Covers slightly curved outwards. Seller Inventory # D21490
Stock Image
The Book of Forms: A Handbook of Poetics
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0525472096I3N10
Stock Image
The Book of Forms: A Handbook of Poetics
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0525472096I5N00
Stock Image
The Book of Forms: A Handbook of Poetics
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0525472096I5N00
Stock Image
Book of Forms : A Handbook of Poetics
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 1968
ISBN 10: 0525472096
ISBN 13: 9780525472094
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 54558715-6
Seller Image
The Book of Forms: A Handbook of Poetics (D209)
Published by
E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc, New York, 1968
ISBN 10: 0525472096
ISBN 13: 9780525472094
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Fahrenheit's Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Near Very Good. First Edition. First edition, mass market paperback, has light bowing to the covers, bumps with shallow peeling at the spine ends and cover corners, sunning to the spine and edges, rubbing with faint foxing to the covers, and slight wear to the edges of the covers and some pages. Overall, a solid, tight, Near Very Good copy with unmarked text. Seller Inventory # 208164