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The Book Of Forms: A Handbook Of Poetics
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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. The 160Page First Edition Was Followed In 1986 By The 292Page New Book Of Forms, Reprinted Six Times And One Of Upne'S Top Ten Best Sellers. 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. Twenty Percent Larger Than Before, It Now Includes Six Indepth Prosodic Essays And An Entirely New Discussion Of The Rules Of Scansion, Never Before Formulated In Such A Simple System And Not Available In Any Other Handbook.The Elements Of Poetry Section Has Been Reorganized In Three Genres: Dramatic Poetry, Lyric Poetry, And Narrative Poetry. Many New Poems From All Of English And American Literature Have Been Added Or Substituted In Order To Provide Clear Examples Of All Terms And Forms To Be Found In The Book. In Short, No Handbook Ever Published In The English Language Is As Complete And Helpful As The Third Edition Of The Book Of Forms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Book of Forms: A Handbook of Poetics'? A: 'The Book of Forms' primarily focuses on various poetic forms and structures, providing writers and poets with comprehensive guidance on the craft of poetry.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Book of Forms' is Lewis Turco, a notable figure in the field of poetry and poetics.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 349 pages, offering a detailed exploration of poetic forms.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the subsequent edition of 'The Book of Forms', which has been expanded and updated from previous versions.
- Q: What types of poetry does the book cover? A: The book covers various genres of poetry, including Dramatic Poetry, Lyric Poetry, and Narrative Poetry.
- Q: Are there any new forms introduced in this edition? A: Yes, this edition introduces many new forms, such as the ghazal, rubliw, and double dactyl, among others.
- Q: What are some features of this book? A: Features of the book include in-depth prosodic essays and a new discussion of scansion rules, presented in a simple system.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in poetry? A: Yes, 'The Book of Forms' is suitable for beginners as it includes clear examples and explanations of poetic terms and forms.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: When was 'The Book of Forms' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2000.