Poetry is considered as a very special and refine mode of expression in the vast sphere of literature. It is a unique creative genre among the varied other forms of literature. No wonder that it is full of complexities. To understand, grasp and appreciate a great poem, a connoisseur should have been sharpened his taste by constant association with such poetry in addition to his intuition.
In the present publication, 'An Approach to Study Modern Poetry' author's aim is to open avenues to study modern poetry and direct the reader to widen the scope of understanding and appreciation of the realms of poetry. The author, Professor Samantha Herath himself is a poet, lyricist, critic and a scholar who has developed an in-depth academic interest in the study of poetry.
