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The Poetry Dictionary

by John Drury

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A comprehensive collection of poetry terms, John Drury's 'The Poetry Dictionary' is a classic reference for students and teachers alike. With all the terms needed to effectively discuss the craft, this new and revised edition is packed with examples from classic and contemporary poetry to illustrate the terms at work.

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John Drury teaches English and creative writing at the University of Cincinnati.

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Genre: Literature Studies and Criticism
DDC/MDS: 808.103 — Literature & rhetoric Literature, rhetoric & criticism Composition Rhetoric of poetry
LCC: PN1021 .D78 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Poetry

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Languages: English
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Published: 1995
Genre: Literature Studies and Criticism
DDC/MDS: 808.103
LCC: PN1021 .D78

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