Learning the Secrets of English Verse The Keys to the Treasure Chest

“A poet/educator and fellow teacher attempt the impossible: a rigorous textbook that provides creative writing students ‘the building blocks of verse in a progressive, well-organized, and clear way,’ with instruction ‘in every major meter and repeating stanza form in English’—without killing the works themselves in the dissection. Casual readers are advised not to try to ingest the result whole, but rather to consult as needed while exploring poetry.” (Harvard Magazine, harvardmagazine.com, Issue 1, 2023)