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The Ode Less Travelled: Unlocking the Poet Within
by Stephen Fry
by Stephen Fry
Antonio Christopher Hehir's review
bookshelves: non-fiction, favorites
Aug 19, 11
bookshelves: non-fiction, favorites
Read from April 16 to 25, 2011 — I own a copy
As a future English student, and a fan of Stephen Fry's writing I couldn't resist picking up this book and it didn't disappoint.
Stephen Fry guides us into the world of poetry and prosody with effortless charm and light hearted humour. He makes what could potentially be a dry and pretentious topic into a highly enjoyable and informative read. The definitions and descriptions of complicated greek terminology are backed up with historical examples making this book suitable for someone with little to no knowledge of poetry. Exercises encourage the readers exploration into their own poetic voice whilst teaching the fundamental principles behind form, metre and rhyme.
A highly recommended read for the aspiring poet.
Stephen Fry guides us into the world of poetry and prosody with effortless charm and light hearted humour. He makes what could potentially be a dry and pretentious topic into a highly enjoyable and informative read. The definitions and descriptions of complicated greek terminology are backed up with historical examples making this book suitable for someone with little to no knowledge of poetry. Exercises encourage the readers exploration into their own poetic voice whilst teaching the fundamental principles behind form, metre and rhyme.
A highly recommended read for the aspiring poet.
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