«A wonderful guide for students of literature and for teachers who are seeking clear, comprehensive and insightful materials for unlocking the secrets and complexities of the poetic form and craft.»(Mr. Lawrence Court, English Department Head, Westminster School, Connecticut) «In its concision and clarity, How To Write About Poetry is an invaluable guide to how to unpack a poem and, as such, is an indispensable book for students and teachers of English literature alike. Brendan Cooper avoids the use of jargon or overly technical terminology to get at what is most exciting and vital about analysing poetry, expertly nudging the reader into seeing what might be discovered through greater attentiveness. Thoughtfully structured, elegantly written, and leavened by the author's intelligence and wit, How To Write About Poetry is masterfully done.»(Duncan White, Assistant Director of History & Literature, Harvard University).