Designed for introductory students, this text represents a fresh approach to the study of poetry. The elements of poetry, both formal and structural aspects, are presented in a simple, highly... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Jay Parini's book is a good book for a high school student. The wide array of examples and explanations help guide a beginning poetry reader through the jargon in a clear and conise way. The book can be useful as a reference or to read through back-to-back. I consider it a good "textbook" for getting to know what poetry is about.
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