The text/content is useful and thorough, the introductory primer on poetry is helpful. I made the mistake of assuming this edition was the same in other respects as a copy of this work which I have from Doubleday 1991. However, this edition turns out to be mass-market quality: cheap paper and diminutive size, lower quality binding. Much prefer the 1991 Doubleday which I have but is falling apart from use. ( )