What is the best way to learn about poetry, in your opinion?

by Dan Goorevitch

Question by Kumara: What is the best way to learn about poetry, in your opinion?

I've always liked poetry, but never had any kind of formal education beyond the usual grade school and Shakespeare stuff.
Are there any books you would suggest reading to learn more about poetry and how to write it?




Best answer:

Answer by TD Euwaiteâ„¢
Read the poetry. That is what I did. I learned the basics in High School. We read most of the important Poe, Frost, Thoreau, Longfellow, Kipling and Dickinson works by my Senior year.

I started independently studying and writing poetry, off and on, when I was 27 or 28. I got discouraged after being turned down for publication. I started writing again when I was 35. I have been writing semi-steadily since then, about 15 years.

TD

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