Best poetry literary criticism books according to redditors

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u/Shaquintosh · 3 pointsr/Poetry

No specific feedback on that poem (I honestly don't think it would help you at this point, if you're just starting out), just some general advice:

It takes a long time and a lot of work to become a good poet. Just try to write regularly and read poetry regularly - every day, or at least 4-5 days a week, if you can. Most of what you write will be pretty bad, and some of what you read you won't fully understand. But that's okay. You'll improve as you write your first few (dozen, hundred) pieces.

>I've never taken a poetry class

There are lots of resources you can use on your own. There are many resources online, and if you want a book to get your feet a little wetter check out one of the following:

http://www.amazon.com/How-Write-Poem-John-Redmond/dp/1405124806

http://www.amazon.com/Wingbeats-Exercises-Practice-Scott-Wiggerman/dp/0976005190/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1444QQJWP5YABHPKME64

http://www.amazon.com/Crafty-Poet-Portable-Workshop/dp/193613862X/ref=pd_bxgy_14_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1444QQJWP5YABHPKME64

u/NumberProphetess · 3 pointsr/italy