It's interesting: there must be something in the air about getting to
know the forms again. In Canada, there has recently been published an
anthology _In Fine Form_ (Polestar 2005). I assume An Exaltation of
Forms is also an anthology of examples of different kinds by various
poets; that's what In Fine Form is, with lots of interesting poems by
various Canadian poets. In fact its subtitle is 'The Canadian Book of
Form Poetry.'
At the end, where I fit in, is a section title 'And More...'
I enjoyed your long note yesterday, Annie, & definitely get the reading
& listening to lots of examples & perhaps thus getting it by
osmosis....
Doug
On 24-Aug-05, at 5:16 PM, Annie Finch wrote:
> Dear Annie,
>
> Yes, An Exaltation of Forms is available on Amazon (full title: An
> Exaltation of Forms: Contemporary Poets Celebrate the Diversity of
> Their Art). It is coedited with Kathrine Varnes. People do seem to
> like it for teaching because of its inclusiveness. I'm happy to know
> of your your interest, and let me know how it goes!...
>
> Best,
> Annie
>
>
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