It Could Be Verse: Anyboday's Guide to Poetry

by John Timpane

Poetry doesn't have to be hard. It is about the things you know very well, and it can make you feel. John Timpane's irreverent guide helps anyone who may be unfamiliar with poetry find a unique way into and around this mysterious and enriching world.

Genres: Poetry

186 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1995

Reviews

[Grace]

This book explains how to understand poetry for any average person, in a fun way. Clever, humorous, easily understood, accessible and irreverent. Not at all elitist. A great way to introduce someone to many types of poetry and the components that make a poem. Poems are subjective, unique and innumerable. If you don't like a poem - keep looking! There's one out there for everyone! .

[Madhusree]

I loved this book. It is a collection of great poems and reflections on them.
A fun collection of poems which diversified my poetry reading.