This is the best book I've come across collecting together most of the major forms of poetry. He teaches the necessary skills to develop techniques needed for a good understanding of how
to write in varied poetic forms. If I have one criticism it is that Mr Fry does go on at too much length at times, and his tone can be a little condescending. This apart I've found the book a really useful one and I'd suggest using it as a resource rather than as a course of instruction to follow.