Nature poetry discovers the deep connection between humanity and nature Beyond describing the wild beauty found in nature the poetry discusses natures impact on humans and peoples impact on nature Author Sheila Griffin Llanas explores eight poems and poets with chapters on William Wordsworth Emily Dickinson Walt Whitman and five others Accompanied by biographical information on the poet and endofchapter questions for further study Llanas closely examines each poem including detailed analysis of form content poetic technique and theme encouraging readers to develop the tools to understand appreciate poetry