Elements and Styles of Poetry: with Rules and Examples

This book is an easy-to-understand source of help in writing poetry of many different styles. The rules for each style are clearly explained, and an example poem shows how to use the rules to best advantage. A section of the book describes the elements of poetry, such as metaphor and meter, and gives examples of their use in poems. If you want to become a good poet, this book will help you to achieve that goal.