Reading Poetry offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to the art of reading poetry. Discussing more than 200 poems by more than 100 writers, the book introduces readers to the skills and the critical and theoretical awareness that enable them to read poetry with enjoyment and insight.
The book serves as a thorough guide to reading poetry, exploring over 200 poems from various cultures and eras, including ancient Greece and modern America. It emphasizes critical skills and theoretical insights, with updated content reflecting recent developments in poetry and criticism. New chapters cover 'world poetry' and 'eco-poetry,' while the structure leads readers through form, figurative language, and broader themes like intertextuality and ecological responses. Accompanied by workshop exercises and a glossary, it is ideal for individual study or academic use.