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Summary: Quotes
Review: "This feels like a book we've been waiting for: rigorous, generous, in love with the art of poetry, aware of the inner architecture of poems." -- Marie Howe "The Poet's Companion is an intelligent, lucid conversation -- between the authors and between them and us. I have been with them all -- there is no better companion!" -- Gerald Stern
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Summary: Motivation and Inspiration
Review: A deceptively simple book that has many suggestions for dealing with writer's block as well as further resources for reading. The tone is matter-of-fact and non-threatening and should prove both motivating and inspiring to novice and seasoned poets alike. Chapters dealing with the internet and publishing make this a complete text for workshops.
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Summary: Two incredible writers share their secrets
Review: Addonizio has always been one of my favorite poets and her book on the craft is the best out their. If you are interested in writing this is the book for you. If you are already a writer and looking for a good read try Addonizio's The Philosophers Club. I can't wait for more from these two inspiring poets.
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Summary: For adult writers...
Review: Although I don't doubt this is a great book for writing poetry- I thought I would mention that it is for adults. I read the reviews and ordered the book for my 14 year old who loves to write poetry- thinking the reviews made it sound perfect. The content does include adult topics, sexual language, and some language. Just thought others may find this helpful to know. I sent it back, as it was not appropriate for my daughter.
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Summary: The Poet's Companion Will Work For You.
Review: Excellent book. The exercises are phenomenal. I tried the exercise that gives you about 14 words you must use in the body of your poem,. From this exercise I wrote two poems. One abstract and one long. Each poem was published. I also did the exercise with a suggested title, this was published. Kim and Dorriane give you clear examples of different types of poetry. The authors knowledge is so deep you learn the inner life of quality poetry and what makes a poem resonate to others. I recommend this book to any aspiring poet. This book is priceless.
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Summary: The Poet's Companion Will Work For You.
Review: Excellent book. The exercises are phenomenal. I tried the exercise that gives you about 14 words you must use in the body of your poem,. From this exercise I wrote two poems. One abstract and one long. Each poem was published. I also did the exercise with a suggested title, this was published. Kim and Dorriane give you clear examples of different types of poetry. The authors knowledge is so deep you learn the inner life of quality poetry and what makes a poem resonate to others. I recommend this book to any aspiring poet. This book is priceless.
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Summary: My students love this book
Review: For several years now, I have used this book as a required text for my introduction to creative writing and introduction to poetry courses. My students love everything about this book: the poems, the explanations of craft, the information about publishing and blocks, etc. etc.
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Summary: Dead Poets
Review: I agree that this book is reminiscent of "Dead Poets Society," for it teaches us that poetry is primarily an affective exercise, a kind of therapeutic expression of one's deep thoughts and dangerous experiences. The authors would have us believe the heart of poetry is large idea and grandiose confession. They seem to overlook the beauties of precision and quiet interlocking of words on several semiotic levels. "Is this a dagger I see before me?" Nope. It's just a letter opener.
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Summary: Almost Stopped Before I Started: So Glad I Didn't!
Review: I almost ruled out reading this book when I read the author's (to me) bold statement on page 225: "Can you write a poem in 20 minutes? We seriously doubt it."Being, at times, a very fast poet, I *gasped* when I read that assertion! (Don't ask me how I got to page 225 before I read the rest of the book but nonetheless, it stuck out to me!) I kept at it, though, and found my way through the original assessment and into many of the glorious exercises, the truth in words that I so resonate with such as "We don't believe in writer's block. We believe there are times when you are empty and times when you are full." The section on Metrical poetry is truly magical - I enjoyed learning about how Free-Verse as a form blossomed as well. There are also many, many valuable resources in the appendices such as Books on Poetry and Writing, Finding Markets for Your Poetry and More Resources for Writers. Finally, this book is chock full of exercises so that you can continue picking it up and revisit, use, revisit, use some more, revisit over and over again. Definitely worth the investment AND I am so glad I didn't toss it all because of one difference in opinion.
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Summary: Add this to your list
Review: I first found the book,intrigued by poetry and my muse to learn more about this blessing. Then I found the poem by Dorianne Laux: "Awake", the kind of poetry I love, down to earth with the heart in the clouds. Then, I realized the authors were one & the same. More blessings!
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