How to Read a Poem: And Fall in Love with Poetry by Edward Hirsch

How to Read a Poem: And Fall in Love with Poetry

Edward Hirsch

368 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

nonfiction poetry reflective slow-paced
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How to Read a Poem is an unprecedented exploration of poetry and feeling. In language at once acute and emotional, distinguished poet and critic Edward Hirsch describes why poetry matters and how we can open up our imaginations so that its message...

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Moods

informative 80%
reflective 80%
inspiring 60%
challenging 40%
emotional 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Average rating

3.68

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