Ways In New Zealand Poetry

This book celebrates the richness and variety of New Zealand poetry by outlining many of the numerous ways to read - and write - poems. It offers key examples of poetry from our top poets that showcase different aspects of the genre, as well as commentary from scores of poets about what inspired them to write specific works. With insightful and wide-reaching chapters from the editors on such elements as form, movement, motivation, theme and era, this is a lively and accessible introduction to New Zealand poetry. Packed with images of poets and poetry collections, this is an invaluable book for any lover of New Zealand writing.