"This innovative, 'hybrid' approach to writing poetry combines an accessible introduction to the essential elements of the craft, with a critical awareness of its historical, ideological and aesthetic underpinnings. The authors argue that separating the making of poems from critical thinking about them is a false divide and encourage students to delve deeper into their work by becoming accomplished critics and active readers of poetic texts." "Designed specifically to meet the needs of poetry-writing students in the context of criticism and literary apprenticeship, this is an invaluable guide to all aspiring poets."--BOOK JACKET.