Instructor

David Maduli

Class Type 

Craft

Course Description

This course is an in-depth study of foundational craft elements for writing literary poetry. Elements include classic poetic forms and contemporary poetic style; use of enjambment and stanza breaks for effect; techniques for creative language usage and effective description; development of the poet’s voice; and use of thematic references and literary allusions. Includes theory and application through writing exercises. This course is required for students declaring a Poetry emphasis for the MFA in Writing degree.

Textbook

The Making of a Poem: A Norton Anthology of Poetic Forms
Editors: Mark Strand and Eavan Boland
ISBN 9780393321784

Why Poetry
Author: Matthew Zapruder
Ecco, 2018
ISBN: 978-0062343086