Download or read book Doorways to Poetry written by Louis Untermeyer and published by . This book was released on 2000-05-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doorways to Poetry is a basic introduction to poetry. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the writing and appreciation of the art. Untermeyer presents in a clear and direct manner the fundamentals of a poet’s craft. To provide the reader with examples of the basics he presents a rich portfolio of classic poetic works to underscore the nature, diction, types and forms. Hundreds of poets are included in this collection.