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Books by Annie that poets find most useful:
[See all Annie’s books on poetics]
A multi-levelled introduction to writing poetry>
“Nothing less than an MFA program in 600 pages.”—G. M. Palmer, The Critical Flame
Learn about poetic meter almost entirely by example
“This comprehensive and joyous celebration of metered verse brings together some of the best rhythmic lines in literature.”—From the Publisher
The definitive anthology of the villanelle
50 diverse contemporary poets introduce their favorite forms
“A revolutionary book!”—Elizabeth Alexander
60 contemporary women’s formal poems and essays about form
“A unique and ground-breaking anthology.”—Library Journal
Poems in 15 meters (scansions available in online Readers Guide)
“Calendars has an almost cult-like following.” — J. Gabriel Scala, Angelspeak
Meter and form handbook (included in A Poet’s Craft)
Beloved collection of poets on poetry across eras, languages, and aesthetics. Edited with Maxine Kumin
“Poet Annie Finch has been behind some of the most enlightening and informative poetry anthologies in the last decade and seems committed to making poetry experts of us all.”
—Nudge Books in Review