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An Introduction to Poetry Overview

“Introduction to Poetry” is a 16-line free verse poem by American former poet laureate Billy Collins. It was originally published in his 1988 collection The Apple That Astonished Paris. The poem draws from Collins’ experience as a teacher to explore the dynamic between academic study and the appreciation of art.

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