Doorways to Poetry

Doorways to Poetry is a basic introduction to poetry. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the writing and appreciation of the art.

Untermeyer presents in a clear and direct manner the fundamentals of a poet's craft. To provide the reader with examples of the basics, he presents a rich portfolio of classic poetic works to underscore the nature, diction, types and forms. Hundreds of poets are included in this collection.

Author Biography: Louis Untermeyer was author, anthologist, and ...