{"product_id":"9780156724005","title":"A Poetry Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eA Poetry Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mary Oliver offers an insightful exploration into the craft of poetry, illuminating the intricate relationship between nature and the written word. This guide serves not only as a manual for aspiring poets but also as a profound meditation on the beauty and power of language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOliver draws upon her extensive experience as a poet to delve into the essential elements of poetry, from form and structure to imagery and rhythm. Through a series of thoughtful essays, she encourages readers to engage with poetry not just as an art form but as a means of connecting with the world around them. Her reflections inspire a deeper appreciation of verse, urging both writers and readers to embrace the complexity and simplicity of poetic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Readers Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oliver's approachable style makes the often daunting world of poetry inviting and comprehensible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Insights:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book is filled with personal anecdotes and observations that resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the transformative power of poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspirational Exercises:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practical exercises encourage readers to experiment with their own writing, fostering creativity and self-discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handbook is ideal for budding poets, literature enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of poetry's nuances. Fans of Oliver's other works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eDevotions\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNew and Selected Poems\u003c\/strong\u003e, will find this guide enriches their appreciation of her poetic voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Poetry is not a separate place. It is a way of seeing, a way of being in the world.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56236575883596,"sku":"9780156724005","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780156724005_f91a947c-9b36-4a93-9274-e84820124abd.webp?v=1765756399","url":"https:\/\/foxandfablebooksellers.com\/en-eu\/products\/9780156724005","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}