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Discover the groundbreaking world of prose poetry with 'Prose Poetry,' the first authoritative introduction to this enriching literary form. As prose poetry gains prominence in contemporary literature, this essential guide by renowned scholars Paul Hetherington and Cassandra Atherton delves into its history, evolution, and defining characteristics, making it an indispensable resource for both writers and lovers of literature. Readers will find clarity in how prose poetry, while resembling standard prose, captivates with poetic tools, internal rhyme, and compression. This detailed exploration charts the genre's development from the 19th century to the present day, highlighting prose poetry’s remarkable diversity across Anglophone countries. Immerse yourself in the works of iconic figures like William Wordsworth, Walt Whitman, and contemporary voices such as Charles Simic, Lydia Davis, and Claudia Rankine, as the authors illuminate the critical contributions of both men and women to this versatile art form. 'Prose Poetry' not only enhances your understanding of an underappreciated genre but also inspires creativity, inviting readers and writers alike to reshape their perceptions of what poetry can be. Ideal for students, teachers, and anyone passionate about innovative literature, this trade paperback is a must-have addition to your reading list. Free shipping available! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note: Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Don’t miss the chance to explore this essential literary form today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691180656
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
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Prose Poetry is the first book of its kind-an engaging and authoritative introduction to the history, development, and features of English-language prose poetry, an increasingly important and popular literary form that is still too little understood and appreciated. Poets and scholars Paul Hetherington and Cassandra Atherton introduce prose poetry's key characteristics, chart its evolution from the nineteenth century to the present, and discuss many historical and contemporary prose poems that both demonstrate their great diversity around the Anglophone world and show why they represent some of today's most inventive writing. A prose poem looks like prose but reads like poetry: it lacks the line breaks of other poetic forms but employs poetic techniques, such as internal rhyme, repetition, and compression.
Prose Poetry explains how this form opens new spaces for writers to create riveting works that reshape the resources of prose while redefining the poetic. Discussing prose poetry' s precursors, including William Wordsworth and Walt Whitman, and prose poets such as Charles Simic, Russell Edson, Lydia Davis, and Claudia Rankine, the book pays equal attention to male and female prose poets, documenting women's essential but frequently unacknowledged contributions to the genre. Revealing how prose poetry tests boundaries and challenges conventions to open up new imaginative vistas, this is an essential book for all readers, students, teachers, and writers of prose poetry.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691180656
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Prose Poetry is the first book of its kind-an engaging and authoritative introduction to the history, development, and features of English-language prose poetry, an increasingly important and popular literary form that is still too little understood and appreciated. Poets and scholars Paul Hetherington and Cassandra Atherton introduce prose poetry's key characteristics, chart its evolution from the nineteenth century to the present, and discuss many historical and contemporary prose poems that both demonstrate their great diversity around the Anglophone world and show why they represent some of today's most inventive writing. A prose poem looks like prose but reads like poetry: it lacks the line breaks of other poetic forms but employs poetic techniques, such as internal rhyme, repetition, and compression.
Prose Poetry explains how this form opens new spaces for writers to create riveting works that reshape the resources of prose while redefining the poetic. Discussing prose poetry' s precursors, including William Wordsworth and Walt Whitman, and prose poets such as Charles Simic, Russell Edson, Lydia Davis, and Claudia Rankine, the book pays equal attention to male and female prose poets, documenting women's essential but frequently unacknowledged contributions to the genre. Revealing how prose poetry tests boundaries and challenges conventions to open up new imaginative vistas, this is an essential book for all readers, students, teachers, and writers of prose poetry.