The Complete Guide of Poetic Forms: 100+ Poetic Form Definitions and Examples for Poets

Poetic forms are the backbone of a poet's writing. They are the building blocks for length, rhyme scheme, subject matter, and so much more. In The Complete Guide of Poetic Forms, Writer's Digest's resident poetry expert and former poet laureate of the blogosphere Robert Lee Brewer showcases more than 100 poetic forms to serve as both an informative resource and inspiration for new writing. Featuring information about their origins and histories, this guide also breaks down the nuances of each form: from number of syllables and type of stanza, to rhyme scheme and similarities or differences between related forms. To aid in your understanding, Brewer shares a sample poem of his own for each form included. This Digital Guide Includes: Contemporary Poetic Forms French Poetic Forms Irish Poetic Forms Italian Poetic Forms Japanese Poetic Forms Spanish Poetic Forms Welsh Poetic Forms Other Poetic Forms Plus, recommended reading if you want to learn more Based on his popular, lon