On English Poetry: Being an Irregular Approach to the Psychology of This Art, from Evidence Mainly Subjective

On English Poetry, written by Robert Graves and first published in 1922, is a literary critique that examines the psychology of poetry. Graves explores the interplay between spontaneity and craft in poetic creation, emphasizing how poetry serves as both an art form and a reflection of the poet's emotional and psychological struggles. He distinguishes between poetry that emerges from the subconscious and that which is crafted intentionally, providing insights into the complexities of the poetic process and its impact on human emotion.