Poetry Criticism and Its Challenges

Poetry criticism is a subject central to the study of literature. However, it is laden with technical terms that, to the beginning student, can be both intimidating and confusing.

Philip Hobsbaum's Remedy

Philip Hobsbaum provides a welcome remedy, illuminating terms ranging from the iambus to the bob-wheel stanza, and forms from the Spenserian sonnet to modern rap, with clarity and comprehensiveness.

Who Will Benefit

It is an essential guide through the terminology which will be invaluable reading for undergraduates new to the subject.