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Frances Mayes, Discovery of Poetry
I purchased this book as a text book for a writing poetry class. I like this book because it gives clear and concise examples and is very creative. It is a great tool in the classroom and provides topics on which to discuss. Mayes is a great author and she really breaks all of the elements of poetry down for her audience. I enjoy reading this book for my assignments and for my own personal enjoyment, because it is easy reading and appeals to my poetry style. I do not like that this book had some older examples of poetry. There are some poetry examples that prove Mayes point well, but are a little outdated. Overall, this book is a wonderful asset to any class, or for any aspiring poet who wants to know more about the specifics of format and rhymes.Read full review...
Brilliant Guide for Future Poet
I bought this book for my creative writing class. Frances Mayes writes beautifully (she is a poet after all), and learning to write poetry with her book has been a great experience. She is witty, humorous, and able to convey her ideas clearly. If you are an aspiring poet, make sure you have this book in your library. You'll appreciate the insight.Read full review...