Poetry and music have long been active bedfellows and in some cases it can be nearly impossible to separate the two. Whether dissecting Beatles lyrics or tapping out the beat to a Shakespeare soliloquy, the essence of poetry begins in rhyme and rhythm. Award-winning poet Keith Flynn understands this better than anyone. Combining a survey of the history of poetry with lessons for making all of your words swing the way they should, The Rhythm Method, Razzamatazz, and Memory is the ultimate learning tool for poets who want to find their perfect melody.

Flynn shows you how to tap into the music in your head and make your poetry dance along. Focusing on the stages of poetry, Flynn helps you build rhythm from the ground up, and explores the development of modern poetry at the same time, making sure that all the influences that made poetry great as a whole are also influencing your work. From Sylvia Plath to hip hop and poetry slams, he examines the growth of poetry and music while simultaneously delivering expert advice on form, description, influence, and most importantly, sound. Flynn shows you how to create poetry that begs to be read aloud, poetry that resonates in the air. It's imperative for a poet to listen attentively to his or her inner voice, and The Rhythm Method, Razzamatazz, and Memory will make sure your voice keeps up and keeps time.

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