How Poems Get Made

<p>Each of the twelve chapters of <em>How Poems Get Made</em> examines a specific aspect of the poetic medium: diction syntax rhythm echo figure repetition and more. Acclaimed poet and critic James Longenbach shows how a poet may manipulate these most basic elements of diction and syntax to create voice image tone or song and bring a poem to life. Why does a great lyric poem ask to be reread even after we know it by heart?</p><p>In <em>How Poems Get Made</em> Longenbach answers this question by discussing a wide spectrum of exemplary poems from Shakespeare through Dickinson Stevens and Moore to a variety of poets making poems today. <em>How Poems Get Made</em> is the perfect guide both in the classroom and beyond. Longenbach's clear wise lessons are essential to anyone interested in composing or appreciating a poem.</p>