(Paperback, 2nd edition)

Studying Poetry is an intuitive and erudite guide to understanding poetry, illustrated with a wonderfully diverse range of examples from the great classics to contemporary poetry including the lyrics of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. The book shows students how to develop the skills of close reading and also examines the context of poetry.

(Paperback)

A reference guide to American literature, with more than four hundred entires devoted to aspects of American history, literary movements, influential writers and key texts. It is suitable for students of American literature at any level, and it is also relevant to those interested in American history and American Studies.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)