Download or read book The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry written by Kim Addonizio and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1997-09-02 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two accomplished poets and teachers offer a poetry primer that includes short essays on the elements of poetry, technique, and possible subjects for writing, along with writing exercises, tips on getting published, and examples of contemporary poetry.