Why Poetry Matters

Why Poetry Matters
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 217
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ISBN-10 : 9780300124231
ISBN-13 : 0300124236
Rating : 4/5 (236 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Why Poetry Matters by : Axinn Professor of English Jay Parini

Download or read book Why Poetry Matters written by Axinn Professor of English Jay Parini and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This deeply felt meditation on poetry, its language and meaning, and its power to open minds and transform lives examines the importance of poetry and its diverse applications in the world.


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