Poetry for Students, Volume 36: Presenting Analysis, Context, and Criticism on Commonly Studied Poetry

A quick but information-rich reference source, each volume of Poetry for Students provides analysis of approximately 15-16 poems that teachers and librarians have identified as the most frequently studied in literature courses. For each poem, students will discover: • An overview essay on the poem • An analysis of the work's construction and form •An examination of key themes addressed in the poem • A discussion of the historical and cultural context in which the poem was composed • Selected criticism on the poem or poet • A brief author biography Other features include a list of sources for further study and suggested research topics.