An innovative introduction to writing poetry designed for students of creative writing and budding poets alike.<br/><ul><li>Challenges the reader¿s sense of what is possible in a poem.<br/></li><li>Traces the history and highlights the potential of poetry.<br/></li><li>Focuses on the fundamental principles of poetic construction, such as: Who is speaking? Who are they speaking to? Why does their speaking take this form?<br/></li><li>Considers both experimental and mainstream approaches to contemporary poetry.<br/></li><li>Consists of fourteen chapters, making it suitable for use over one semester.<br/></li><li>Encourages readers to experiment with their poetry.</li></ul>