In 'Break, Blow, Burn,' Camille Paglia, the renowned intellectual, takes readers on an illuminating journey through the world of poetry. She offers incisive commentary on forty-three of the most significant poems from the Western canon, delivering fresh perspectives on the works of legendary poets like Shakespeare, Dickinson, and Plath. Not content with the established repertoire, Paglia invites exploration of lesser-known poets and even credits songwriter Joni Mitchell with poetical prowess. This voyage through rhythm and verse is as educational as it is passionate, aimed at rekindling the reader's love for poetry with Paglia's analytical insight guiding the way.