The Art Of Description by Mark Doty
How a writer moves perception to image to written world is at the heart of any literary work. Here, celebrated writer and poet Mark Doty closely examines this essential literary technique and how it varies from writer to writer. Drawing on the sensory experience found in the poems of Blake, Whitman, Bishop and others, Doty gives an insight into this essential craft. Written in clear chapter essays, his book is an invaluable resource for writers, students, critics and anyone with an interest in the art of literature.Mark Doty is the author of Sweet Machine (1998) and Firebird (1999), both memoirs. He is an assistant professor at the University of Houston.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781555975630 |
| ISBN 10 | 1555975631 |
| Title | The Art Of Description |
| Author | Mark Doty |
| Series | Art Of Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Graywolf Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2010-07-20 |
| Number of pages | 140 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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