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A Way with Words IV: Understanding Poetry | [Michael D. C. Drout]
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A Way with Words IV: Understanding Poetry

  • by Michael D. C. Drout
  • Narrated by Michael Drout
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Publisher's Summary

In A Way with Words I, II, and III, Professor Michael D.C. Drout increased listeners' understanding of the way literature works, of the rhetoric that in many ways defines people's lives, and of the intricacies of grammar, all while maintaining a lively tone that conveys the professor's infectious enthusiasm for the subject.

In part IV of this fascinating series, Professor Drout submerses listeners in poetry's past, present, and future. Addressing such poetic luminaries as Milton,Wordsworth, Shelley, and Keats, these lectures explain in simple terms what poetry is while following its development through the centuries.

Download the accompanying reference guide.

©2008 Michael D.C. Drout; (P)2008 Recorded Books, LLC

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    Bernard New York, NY, United States 10-26-11
    Bernard New York, NY, United States 10-26-11 Member Since 2007
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    "Drout Rules!"

    Gotta love Drout - such a great teacher. This installment of the Modern Scholar explain poetry very clearly for the uninformed (like me). Best is the explanation of iambic pentameter, meter, etc. The only problem I have is that he devoted almost a whole lecture to John Donne and spent only 4 minutes on Milton - even though the chapter was entitled Milton. But that aside - Drout still rules!

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    Emily Colorado Springs, CO, United States 10-01-12
    Emily Colorado Springs, CO, United States 10-01-12 Member Since 2012

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    "I love Professor Drout!"

    I will be listening to this one several times. Listening to an hour or two a day is best in my opinion. It contains so much information its a lot to take in at once but It is so well done I can't speak highly enough of it.

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    Chris JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY, United States 09-13-12
    Chris JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY, United States 09-13-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Sparked my interest into poetry."
    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    Would recommend to my peers because author/narrator is very passionate about subject.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    His story about the poet Lord Byron.


    Was A Way with Words IV worth the listening time?

    Definitely worth it.


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