- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: WW Norton (Aug 1 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0393316556
- ISBN-13: 978-0393316551
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,102,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In The Poet's Notebook readers are privy to memories, dreams, reflections, poems, and overheard conversations as recorded in the notebooks of 26 contemporary American poets who subscribe to Somerset Maugham's belief that "the mere habit of notebook keeping might make the writer more observant." Donald Hall compares writing (favorably, it lasts longer) to orgasm. William Matthews ponders a Dylan bootleg, envying the musician his ability "to turn one's work inside out, mock it, vamp it, make it both new and continuous with its former versions" (a published poem is, well, published). Liz Rosenberg likens a poem to a baby, because both are "self-absorbed and containing ... the universal breath, and needing constant tiny cares and adjustments." And Lisel Mueller invokes Yehuda Amichai's demand that "every poem should be the last poem, written as if it contained the last thing the poet would ever say, shaped to contain a condensation of all the messages of his or her life." Whew. If you keep your own "compost heap," as poet Rosanna Warren calls her poet's notebook, pick up a spare; yours will surely be filled by book's end.
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This wonderfully instructive collection of journal writings, notebooks, jottings . . . , workbook fragments leads us into the corners of the mind where poetry hides. -- Miami Herald
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Fabulous!, Sep 29 2008
By The Goddess "Bellina" - Published on Amazon.com
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This is a great book for any writer, or anyone interested in the craft and process of writing. Not just poetry, there's a lot of prose, too. The seller sent it relatively promptly, and I've had nothing but pleasure from the book. It's in great shape, and fits perfect in my backpack. Highly recommended reading for anyone interested in the art of writing.
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WIT AND INSIGHT!, Feb 23 2008
By T. Bellows "soul9" - Published on Amazon.com
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This one's great fun to read! Spot through it and lightyourself up a while!
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