Poetry for Dummies

"Wonderful.... This book demystifies poetry for all." -Lawrence Ferlinghetti, poet & painter, and co-founder of City Lights Books Praise for Poetry For Dummies "Poetry For Dummies is a pleasant romp...with tons of information, informally and intelligently presented.... A fine introduction to poetry." -Willis Barnstone, author of Sappho: A New Translation and Algebra of Night "Amaze and delight your friends at coffee houses or cocktail parties! Nobody who reads this welcoming and enlightening introduction to poetry from Sappho to slams will be a dummy about poetry anymore." -Ed Taylor, Executive Director, just buffalo literary center Get expert tips on writing your own poems Understand and appreciate the pleasures of poetry Can't tell the difference between an iamb and a trochee? Don't worry! This friendly guide demystifies all that complicated jargon and explains how to truly enjoy poetry. The authors walk you through poetry's history, show you where to find exciting contemporary readings, and provide easy exercises to stimulate your own poetic juices. Discover how to: Understand the language and forms of poetry Interpret a poem's possible meanings Get a handle on poetry through the ages Find poetry readings near you Write your own poems Get smart! www.dummies.com Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com Choose from among 33 different subject categories Get news you can use on everything from money to health to computersTimpane, John is the author of 'Poetry for Dummies', published 2001 under ISBN 9780764552724 and ISBN 0764552724.