Includes bibliographical references (pages 473-481) and indexes.
Contents
1. Sources and Approaches 1 -- 2. Words: Texture and Sound 24 -- 3. Images: The Perceptual Field 64 -- 4. The Speaker: The Eye of the Poem 132 -- 5. Rhyme and Repetition 158 -- 6. Meter: The Measured Flow 207 -- 7. Free Verse 255 -- 8. Traditional and Open Forms 287 -- 9. Subject and Style 346 -- 10. Interpretation: The Wide Response 402 -- 11. A Poet's Handbook 457.
Summary
Beginning with basic terminology and techniques, Mayes shows how focusing on one aspect of a poem can help you to better understand, appreciate, and enjoy the reading and writing experience.