The Power of Poetry [Paperback] Guest,Vic; Lewer,Glendon; Crawley,Cathy and Eshuys,Jo

This is a textbook, not a poetry collection — a teaching companion built for secondary English classrooms across Australia and New Zealand. Guest, Lewer, Crawley, and Eshuys break down how poetry actually works: structure, sound, imagery, meaning. Each chapter pairs analysis with practical exercises, moving students from reading poems to understanding why certain lines land like a punch while others dissolve like mist. The anthology spans classic to contemporary voices, chosen for their teachability and range. Expect Shakespeare alongside Indigenous poets, war poetry next to experimental free verse. It's designed to demystify the form without stripping away its magic — the kind of resource that turns "I hate poetry" into "Wait, let me read that again." For teachers building lesson plans, students preparing for exams, or anyone who wants poetry to make sense without losing its spark.