--- product_id: 3163872 title: "The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry" price: "VT6570" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/3163872-the-poets-companion-a-guide-to-the-pleasures-of-writing store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry **Price:** VT6570 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry - **How much does it cost?** VT6570 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/3163872-the-poets-companion-a-guide-to-the-pleasures-of-writing) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry: 9780393316544: Addonizio, Kim, Laux, Dorianne: Books Review: Gets the Creative Juices Flowing - I picked up this book after hearing Kim Addonizio give a reading at my college when I was an undergraduate. Creative Writing and poetry were my areas of emphasis and although we used a different textbook in my poetry class, I came to love this one. It won't give you the formal training in meter and poetic forms that another textbook might, but I love the examples and the prompts for inspiration. It's my favorite book to turn to when I feel the creative well is running dry. It's warm and funny and you feel a real presence from the authors as if you have teachers with you. I haven't met Dorianne Laux, but I have chatted with Kim Addonizio twice after readings and she was lovely. (Her readings are fantastic, by the way, and I highly recommend them!) If you are familiar with Kim Addonizio'ss poems then you shouldn't be surprised to find a section on erotic poetry in this book. Erotic poems have a long tradition in poetry and they are not "porn" as one reviewer suggested. Sexuality and sensuality are part of life and the artistic expression of such is a special skill set. I think it's fantastic that this book doesn't sensor that. I love the examples chosen for this book--many beautiful, contemporary poems that utilize vivid and unexpected imagery. I find them inspiring. They make me want to write and they make me want to be a better writer. I do believe that if you are a beginner or if you are considering this book as a textbook for a class you should consider it as a supplement to a book that goes into a little more depth in certain areas, such as Writing Poems (see if you can get an older edition, if you are lucky, as I see this book has become quite expensive). But this is a fantastic little book and I love having both a hard copy to underline and put notes in and a Kindle copy to keep with me on my phone so I can have a little inspiration with me for easy access. No matter where you are in your journey as a poet, I believe this is a wonderful book to have in your library. Review: Received brand new book in perfect condition for less than ten dollars - Received brand new book in perfect condition for less than ten dollars. I needed this exact book for a creative writing course and I enjoy the exercises within the different sections. They are very thought provoking and creativity stimulating and would be excellent inspiration for any poetic or even descriptive writer. Also, I find the writing style of the author amazingly easy to read. It is simple and straightforward, easy to follow and not boring as some other texts are. The tone is inspirational honestly, always providing tips and writing encouragement. This is a nice positive twist and delightful different perspective for aspiring writers and though it sounds to be directed at amateurs, I think any author who may experience writer's block at times could find this useful and full of insight to try out fresh perspectives to pen about topics that may be applied to a broad range of subjects. Quality informative and yet uplifting text regarding poetic writing! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0393316548 | | Best Sellers Rank | #56,870 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #34 in Poetry Literary Criticism (Books) #80 in Fiction Writing Reference (Books) #91 in Literary Criticism & Theory | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (823) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 9780393316544 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0393316544 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 284 pages | | Publication date | September 17, 1997 | | Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company | ## Images ![The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zuHbp5PBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gets the Creative Juices Flowing *by M***R on January 31, 2021* I picked up this book after hearing Kim Addonizio give a reading at my college when I was an undergraduate. Creative Writing and poetry were my areas of emphasis and although we used a different textbook in my poetry class, I came to love this one. It won't give you the formal training in meter and poetic forms that another textbook might, but I love the examples and the prompts for inspiration. It's my favorite book to turn to when I feel the creative well is running dry. It's warm and funny and you feel a real presence from the authors as if you have teachers with you. I haven't met Dorianne Laux, but I have chatted with Kim Addonizio twice after readings and she was lovely. (Her readings are fantastic, by the way, and I highly recommend them!) If you are familiar with Kim Addonizio'ss poems then you shouldn't be surprised to find a section on erotic poetry in this book. Erotic poems have a long tradition in poetry and they are not "porn" as one reviewer suggested. Sexuality and sensuality are part of life and the artistic expression of such is a special skill set. I think it's fantastic that this book doesn't sensor that. I love the examples chosen for this book--many beautiful, contemporary poems that utilize vivid and unexpected imagery. I find them inspiring. They make me want to write and they make me want to be a better writer. I do believe that if you are a beginner or if you are considering this book as a textbook for a class you should consider it as a supplement to a book that goes into a little more depth in certain areas, such as Writing Poems (see if you can get an older edition, if you are lucky, as I see this book has become quite expensive). But this is a fantastic little book and I love having both a hard copy to underline and put notes in and a Kindle copy to keep with me on my phone so I can have a little inspiration with me for easy access. No matter where you are in your journey as a poet, I believe this is a wonderful book to have in your library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Received brand new book in perfect condition for less than ten dollars *by K***. on January 28, 2017* Received brand new book in perfect condition for less than ten dollars. I needed this exact book for a creative writing course and I enjoy the exercises within the different sections. They are very thought provoking and creativity stimulating and would be excellent inspiration for any poetic or even descriptive writer. Also, I find the writing style of the author amazingly easy to read. It is simple and straightforward, easy to follow and not boring as some other texts are. The tone is inspirational honestly, always providing tips and writing encouragement. This is a nice positive twist and delightful different perspective for aspiring writers and though it sounds to be directed at amateurs, I think any author who may experience writer's block at times could find this useful and full of insight to try out fresh perspectives to pen about topics that may be applied to a broad range of subjects. Quality informative and yet uplifting text regarding poetic writing! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrived in good condition *by A***S on March 27, 2026* Arrived in good condition ## Frequently Bought Together - The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry - A Poetry Handbook - The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/3163872-the-poets-companion-a-guide-to-the-pleasures-of-writing](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/3163872-the-poets-companion-a-guide-to-the-pleasures-of-writing) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*