An Introduction to English Poetry by James Fenton
A basic introduction to English poetry since Chaucer, including its main themes, genres and more. Aimed at students and general readers alike, by a respected poet and former Professor of Poetry at the University of Oxford, the book is based on a series of columns written by the author for the Independent on Sunday, a sister column to David Lodge's series on English fiction which formed the basis of Lodge's book The Art of Fiction.