While embracing the canon,An Introduction to Poetry, Twelth Editionincludes an impressive collection of contemporary poems for a culturally diverse representation of authorship and a richness in range of style.Writer's Perspectives sections give commentary on the craft of writing and revising from authors, which provide insight and a more human perspective on literature and the writing process. Writing Critically sections expand overage of composition with accessible and pragmatic suggestions on writing. Critical Approaches to Literature section provides three essays on every major school of criticism with sections on gender criticism and cultural studies. Terms and an expanded chapter on translations. Casebooks on Emily Dickinson and Langston Hughes present both poets in depth.For anyone interested in poetry.