Eagleton, Terry, 1943-.

How to Read a Poem / Terry Eagleton. - ix, 182 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The functions of criticism -- What is poetry? -- Formalists -- In pursuit of form -- How to read a poem -- Four nature poems.

9781405151405 (alk. paper) 1405151404 (alk. paper) 9781405151412 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1405151412 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2006008194


English poetry--History and criticism.
American poetry--History and criticism.
Poetry--Explication.
Poetics.

PR502 / .E23 2007

808.1