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Author: Catherine M. Maclean

📘 The making of a poem by Catherine M. Maclean

Catherine M. Maclean’s The Making of a Poem invites readers to explore the anatomy of poetry through a concise, approachable primer. Each chapter is devoted to a major poetic form—sonnet, ballad, villanelle, sestina, and others—providing historical background, a clear explanation of structure, and illustrative close readings. The book compiles a rich selection of exemplars that demonstrate how form can shape meaning and aesthetic impact, making it a useful resource for both poetry students and general readers who wish to deepen their appreciation of American and English poetry.

First publish date: 1946

Genre: Poetry/Classical Poetry

Authors: Catherine M. Maclean

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