Patterns of Poetry: An Encyclopedia of Forms by Williams, Miller published by Louisiana State Univ Pr

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Williams, Miller

Genres: Poetry, Reference, Nonfiction, Writing, Literature

Paperback Bunko

First published August 1, 1986

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Reviews

[Kimber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really a must have for poets! Added bonus: the author himself is a fine poet!

[Richard Subber · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a trove of detail about poetic forms--hint: there are a whole lot more than iambic pentameter. Williams gives details and prodigious examples of dozens of forms of poetry, including forms whose names I can't even pronounce, such as "Englyn Penfyr" and "Awdyl Gywydd." Hint: don't look for them in your local library too much.
This is a reference book for poets who are interested in the technics and the pyrotechnics of their craft.
Williams adds a rather breezy history of Western literature and poetry.
Read more of my reviews and poetry here:
http://richardsubber.com/

[John Chadwick]

If your goal is to read poetry (including Miller's) organized by forms, or if your goal is to try to write your own, is there a better resource than the man from Hoxie, [Lawrence County] Arkansas?

"In 1962, with writer Flannery O’Connor’s help, he got a job in Louisiana State University’s English Department. Four years later, he joined the faculty of Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he founded and edited The New Orleans Review. In 1970, he returned to UA as a member of the English Department and the graduate program in creative writing."

Source: http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net...

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I refer back to this book at least once a week, whether I'm reading poetry or writing poetry.

A very good and comprehensive book of forms. There may be better books on forms out there, but I haven't found them, yet.

A must-have reference.

Highly recommended.

[Rebekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best sources of different forms of poetry and how to write them that I've ever found.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Would be difficult to undertake any exercise in formal poetry without this handy and nearly comprehensive gem of a book.

[Alexandra Mergen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Useful. Well-written. I borrowed this first from the library then enjoyed it so much I purchased it. It's a keeper.

[Joseph Spence Sr · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book of poetry forms. I also keep it handy while writing. The illustrations are excellent, and will keep you on track.