Henry Carter Hull

Discusses why how a poem sounds when it is spoken is as important as what it says; includes information on how accent, duration, and syntax affect a poem.

Provides instruction in the mechanics and art of writing poetry.

A Poet’s Glossary was an extraordinary achievement that continues to stand as a definitive source for poets and poetry lovers alike. Here, The Essential Poet’s Glossary gleans the very best from that extraordinary volume. "An instant classic that belongs on the bookshelf of every serious poet and literature student." --Washington PostChancellor of the Academy of American Poets Edward Hirsch has compiled poetic terms spanning centuries and continents,...