The author reveals his craft in the structure of story, the creation of Beauty, the role of the critic, and the mechanics of verse - including a complete, step-by-step explanation of how he wrote his most famous poem, The Raven.

Included:

• The Philosophy of Composition
• The Poetic Principle
• The Rationale of Verse
• Old English Poetry
• American Poetry
• American Novel Writing

...and 7 more!