Introduces the poetic form of limericks, describes their historical context, presents examples, and explains the various conventions used, including rhyming, word play, and humor.
Introduces the poetic form of nursery rhymes, describes the historical context, presents examples, and explains the various conventions used, including rhyming, nonsense, and song.
Introduces the poetic form of concrete poetry, describes the historical context, presents examples, and explains the various conventions used, including imagery, shape, and word play.
"An introduction to the poetic form known as haiku, from its origins in ancient Japan to today. Example poems and analysis explore such elements as simplicity and imagery"--Provided by publisher.
