Collaborate on different styles of poems in progress, such as haikus or song lyrics. Find links to other poetic resources and a message board.

Encyclopedia listing outlines characteristics and traits of typical ballads, and analyzes the scholarly divisions of English-language ballads.

Defines and presents a structural analysis of the medieval Italian lyric poem form, with additional details on its historical origins.

Provides an overview of this poetic style and its structure and usages.

Learn about the goals, styles, and themes of epic poetry.

Describes the style of Imagism which gained popularity in the United States and England from 1919 to 1917.

Learn about the term's origins from the ancient Greeks through modern times. Link to poets whose work is used as example.

Learn about the performing art which consisted of poetry combined with music and dance, most common in England during the seventeenth century.

Electronic encyclopedia provides a detailed definition of the term with links to authors whose work helps illustrate the meaning.

Read a comprehensive definition for this particular style of poetry which revolves around the lives of shepherds.

Essay about Poetry discusses its origins, development, and future. Learn about the different types and forms.

Offers a concise definition for the style of poetry which was developed for 20th century orchestras.

Features a collection of multimedia poetry uniting words, design, music and motion.