A Poetry Handbook

Mary Oliver was one of the most loved poets of her generation, and this handbook is basically her sitting down to teach you everything she knows. No academic jargon, no pretension — just clear explanations of how meter works, why certain words sound right together, and how to actually revise a poem instead of just writing a first draft and stopping. It’s used in writing classes everywhere, but it’s just as good for someone teaching themselves at home. If you’ve ever wanted to write poetry but didn’t know where to start, this is the book people recommend first. Get your copy from thebookdot.com with delivery across Pakistan.