The Essential Poet's Glossary - by Edward Hirsch (Paperback)

The Essential Poet's Glossary is a comprehensive guide for poets and poetry lovers alike, offering a definitive source of poetic terms spanning centuries and continents.

Compiled by Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets Edward Hirsch, this book gleans the very best from his extraordinary volume A Poet's Glossary, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their favorite poems and the ability to unlock new levels of meaning in each poem they encounter.

With entries on forms, devices, movements, aesthetics, rhetorical terms, and folklore, this book is an instant classic that belongs on every serious poet's and literature student's bookshelf.

Whether you are a seasoned poet or just starting to explore the world of poetry, The Essential Poet's Glossary is a must-have resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of this beautiful art form.