Poetry Notebook: Reflections on the Intensity of Language

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand and appreciate modern poetry.

With his customary wit and wide-ranging knowledge, Clive James provides a distillation of all he's learned about the art form that matters most to him.

He examines the poems and legacies of a panorama of twentieth-century poets, from Hart Crane to Ezra Pound, and shares his five favorite poets.

This book is a comprehensive guide on how to read and appreciate modern poetry, capturing the whole truth of life's transience in an unforgettably eloquent way.