"Eloquently and elegantly narrates the difficult histories and trends within the field" - Steven Matthews, University of Reading, UK "An excellent book: well-written, informed, even-handed, and it covers a full range of issues and authors from the familiar to the new and upcoming." - Jo Gill, University of Exeter, UK

This Reader's Guide provides a timely critical overview that allows readers to orient themselves authoritatively in the rapidly-evolving field of contemporary British poetry. Focusing on key themes and issues, and a wide range of poets, the Guide captures the intersection between the historical and cultural contexts of critical debate today.