How to Read a Poem - (Harvest Book) by Edward Hirsch (Paperback)

Hirsch's "How to Read a Poem" is an unprecedented exploration of poetry and human nature, guiding readers on how to open up their imaginations to fully experience its message.

With language both acute and emotional, Hirsch describes why poetry matters and how it can make a difference in our lives.

Through a marvelous reading of verse from around the world, including work by Pablo Neruda, Elizabeth Bishop, Wallace Stevens, and Sylvia Plath, among many others, Hirsch uncovers the true meaning of their words and ideas and brings them into our hearts.

Ecstatically, Hirsch answers the question of how to read a poem, inviting readers on an unforgettable journey of discovery and connection with the power of poetry.