Containing the biographies of 4000 poets of note, the tenth edition of the International Who's Who in Poetry and Poets' Encyclopaedia is a valuable reference tool throughout the world. In addition to the detailed career profiles contained in the main text, this leading poetry title contains a significant Appendices Section, detailing important information for academics, researchers and libraries. The new section listing over 8000 poets and literary figures of note from the last 2000 years has proved extremely popular. The encyclopaedia contains both leading and up-and-coming poets throughout the world, with full career history and publication details listed. The International Appendices Section lists poetry prizes and past prizewinners, Poets Laureate of the UK and US, Oxford University Professors of Poetry, Nobel and Pulitzer poetry prizewinners and a summary of poetic forms and rhyme schemes.