An unexpectedly entertaining collection of writing by poets discussing the creative inspiration and artistic form of their work.

An exploration of poetry as an expression of biology

Companion to the Book of Literary Terms, an indispensable handbook, revised and updated for today's users.

"So welcome, readers, to a plurality of poets, a cornucopia of tropes, and a range of interests." -- From Billy Collins's introduction The Best American Poetry

Can Poetry Matter? is an important book, and anyone who professes to care about the state of American poetry will have to take it into account. --World Literatu