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James Fenton
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux] Hardcover New hardcover in new dust jacket. 12mo. (5.25 x 7.75 inches) Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes glossary and index. 152 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. A wise, absorbing, and surprising introduction to poetry written in English, from one of England's leading poets James Fenton is that rare scholar "not ashamed to admit that he mostly reads for pleasure" (Charles Simic, The New York Review of Books). In this eminently readable guide to his abiding passion, he has distilled the essense of a library's--and a lifetime's--worth of delight. The pleasures of his own verse can be found in abundance here: economy, a natural ease, and most of all, surprise. What is English poetry? Fenton argues that it includes any recited words in English that marshall rhythm for their meaning--among them prisoners's work songs, Broadway show tunes, and the cries of street vendors captured in verse. From these beginnings, Fenton describes the rudiments of--and, most important, the inspiration for--the musical verse we find in books, and concludes with an illuminating discussion of operas and songs. Fenton illustrates his comments with verse from all over the English-speaking world. Catholic in his taste, shrewd in his distinctions, and charmingly frank, Fenton is an ideal guide to everything to do with poetry, from the ...
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Date: 2003. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 2003. Farrar, Straus & Giroux ISBN 0374104646 9780374104641 [US]
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James Fenton
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The Anthropologists Closet /Biblio
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Date: 2002. Hardcover. New/New. New hardcover in new dust jacket. 12mo. (5.25 x 7.75 inches) Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes glossary and index. 152 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. A wise, absorbing, and surprising introduction to poetry written in English, from one of England's leading poets James Fenton is that rare scholar "not ashamed to admit that he mostly reads for pleasure" (Charles Simic, The New York Review of Books). In this eminently readable guide to his abiding passion, he has distilled the essense of a library's--and a lifetime's--worth of delight. The pleasures of his own verse can be found in abundance here: economy, a natural ease, and most of all, surprise. What is English poetry? Fenton argues that it includes any recited words in English that marshall rhythm for their meaning--among them prisoners's work songs, Broadway show tunes, and the cries of street vendors captured in verse. From these beginnings, Fenton describes the rudiments of--and, most important, the inspiration for--the musical verse we find in books, and concludes with an illuminating discussion of operas and songs. Fenton illustrates his comments with verse from all over the English-speaking world. Catholic in his taste, shrewd in his distinctions, and charmingly frank, Fenton is an ideal guide to everything to do with poetry, from the temperament of poets to their accomplishment, in all its variety. In ...
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James Fenton
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Date: 2002-11-13. Hardcover. Used:Good. 2002. Farrar, Straus and Giroux ISBN 0374104646 9780374104641 [US]
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James Fenton
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11.63
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Ergodebooks /Biblio
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Date: 2002-11-13. Hardcover. Good. 2002. Farrar, Straus and Giroux ISBN 0374104646 9780374104641 [US]
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Fenton, James
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5.75
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux] Hardcover Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
[Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]
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Fenton, James
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux] Hardcover
[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Fenton, James
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux] Hardcover New
[Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Fenton, James
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux] Hardcover Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01
[AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Fenton, James
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux, Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.] Hardcover First Edition Hardcover. Farrar Straus & Giroux, first, 2003. In near fine condition. Written by a man who reads mostly for pleasure.
[Las Cruces, NM, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux] Hardcover Former Library book. Hardcover The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
[Eugene, OR, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Fenton, James
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15.97
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux] Hardcover SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item.
[Portland, ME, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Fenton, James
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux] Hardcover New. Fast Shipping and good customer service
[Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Fenton, James
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux] Hardcover Very Good Copy. Fast Shipment
[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Fenton, James
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux] Hardcover Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed
[Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Fenton, James
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux] Hardcover New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed
[Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Fenton, James
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar Straus and Giroux,] Hardcover Slightly Used Copy
[Del Rio, TN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Fenton, James
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux] Hardcover Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition
[Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Fenton, James
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux] Hardcover Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers.
[Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Fenton, James
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux] Hardcover A very good hardcover in a good+ dust jacket. No markings.
[Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Fenton, James
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux] Hardcover Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
[Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]
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Fenton, James
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62.34
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ISBN10: 0374104646, ISBN13: 9780374104641, [publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux] Hardcover New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.56
[North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Fenton, James
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h&hbooks24 via Alibris /Alibris
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2003 hardcover Good Size: 5x0x7;
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Fenton, James
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4.91
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Your Online Bookstore via Alibris /Alibris
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2002-11-13 hardcover Fair Size: 84x12x124;
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Fenton, James
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ThriftBooks-Baltimore via Alibris /Alibris
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Farrar Straus Giroux 2003 Hardcover Good Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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Fenton, James
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4.99
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St. Vinnie's Books via Alibris /Alibris
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Farrar Straus Giroux 2003 Hard cover Acceptable Former Library book. Hardcover The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Fenton, James
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62.34
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GridFreed via Alibris /Alibris
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2002-11-13 Hardcover New Size: 84x12x124; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
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Fenton, James
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Book Alley via Alibris /Alibris
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2002 hardcover Good+ jacket A very good hardcover in a good+ dust jacket. No markings.
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Fenton James
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8.39
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Your Online Bookstore /Biblio
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Date: 2002-11-13. hardcover. Acceptable. 84x12x124. 2002. Farrar, Straus and Giroux ISBN 0374104646 9780374104641 [US]
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Fenton James
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The Typographeum Bookshop /Biblio
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New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Date: 2002. First edition. Hardcover. Fine copy/fine. 8vo. Cloth-backed boards. Pp. (x), 140, (ii.) Glossary. Index. James Fenton was formerly Professor of Poetry at Oxford University. This is a very appealing discussion of what poetry is and what the creative force behind it is. 2002. Farrar, Straus and Giroux ISBN 0374104646 9780374104641 [US]
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Fenton James
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15.00
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The Book Faerie /Biblio
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Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: Farrar Straus & Giroux, Date: 2003. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. Hardcover. Farrar Straus & Giroux, first, 2003. In near fine condition. Written by a man who reads mostly for pleasure.. 2003. Farrar Straus & Giroux ISBN 0374104646 9780374104641 [US]
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Fenton James
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3.99
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St. Vinnie's Charitable Books /Biblio
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Used - Acceptable. Former Library book. Hardcover The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly. Farrar, Straus and Giroux ISBN 0374104646 9780374104641 [US]
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Fenton James
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65.46
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GridFreed LLC /Biblio
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Date: 2002-11-13. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 2002. Farrar, Straus and Giroux ISBN 0374104646 9780374104641 [US]
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Fenton James
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6.74
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Better World Books /Biblio
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Farrar, Straus & Giroux ISBN 0374104646 9780374104641 [US]
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Fenton James
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6.74
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Better World Books /Biblio
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Farrar, Straus & Giroux ISBN 0374104646 9780374104641 [US]
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Fenton James
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6.66
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Better World Books /Biblio
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Farrar, Straus & Giroux ISBN 0374104646 9780374104641 [US]
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