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Poems, Poets, Poetry: An Introduction and Anthology

by Helen Vendler · 1996

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Written by a preeminent critic and legendary teacher, this text and anthology presents the incisive, practical methods of reading and writing that Helen Vendler has used for decades to demystify poetry for her students and introduce them to its artistry and pleasures.

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adult
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epic · 715 pages
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