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title: "A Poetry Handbook: A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry"
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# A Poetry Handbook: A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

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## Description

Buy A Poetry Handbook: A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry First Edition by Oliver, Mary (ISBN: 9780156724005) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: Informative - Nice informative book
Review: Superb - Wonderful book that shines a light behind Mary Oliver's amazing ability to write poetry that appears deceptively simple but carries great meaning and reflection. An invaluable addition to any aspiring poet's library

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0156724006 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 15,056 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 10 in Criticism on Poetry & Poets 102 in Poetry Genres 344 in Language Study & Reference |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,940) |
| Dimensions  | 13.49 x 0.97 x 20.32 cm |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 9780156724005 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0156724005 |
| Item weight  | 294 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 130 pages |
| Publication date  | 25 April 2024 |
| Publisher  | Ecco |
| Reading age  | 14 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative
*by M***S on 13 November 2025*

Nice informative book

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb
*by M***Y on 23 December 2025*

Wonderful book that shines a light behind Mary Oliver's amazing ability to write poetry that appears deceptively simple but carries great meaning and reflection. An invaluable addition to any aspiring poet's library

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the read if you want to write poetry
*by S***H on 9 February 2021*

This was a gift for my husband who has started writing poetry during lockdown. Although he has said it was heavy reading he has found it really helpful, so I guess I would recommend it!

## Frequently Bought Together

- A Poetry Handbook
- Devotions: A Read with Jenna Pick: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver
- Rules For The Dance: A Handbook for Writing and Reading Metrical Verse

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