{"product_id":"2026100010150-secondhand-creating-poetry","title":"Creating Poetry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat separates a poem that lingers in the mind from one that simply occupies space on a page? Ron Pretty's Creating Poetry answers this question with clarity and conviction, presenting a comprehensive guide to the craft of writing poetry that speaks to both aspiring writers and seasoned practitioners alike. Drawing on a rich tradition of Australian literary thought, Pretty instructs readers in the essential building blocks of poetic composition — from the musicality of rhythm and sound to the precise architecture of image and metaphor. This is not a passive survey of the form; it is an active, hands-on invitation to write.\n\nRooted in a philosophy that treats poetry as a learnable, living craft rather than an mystical gift, Creating Poetry argues that disciplined attention to technique is the foundation of authentic creative expression. Pretty's voice is authoritative yet encouraging, guiding the reader through exercises and examples that illuminate how the greatest poems achieve their power. Published by Edward Arnold Australia, the work reflects a distinctly Australian pedagogical tradition — rigorous, practical, and deeply respectful of the creative process. For anyone who has ever felt the pull of a half-formed line and wondered how to make it whole, this volume may well be the key that unlocks the poem waiting inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49160883536091,"sku":"2026100010150-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/8d71e175-6b8a-4822-8275-427ceb063cbf.png?v=1787187926","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100010150-secondhand-creating-poetry","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}