The volume assembles 15 articles examining from a variety of perspectives and methodological approaches the forms and functions of New Latin texts broadly describable as poetry. While the main emphasis is on German poets (Paul Schede Melissus, Jacob Biedermann, Martin Opitz, Paul Fleming and others), consideration is also given to authors from Italy, France, England and Spain. Each article is followed by an edition of the text(s) discussed and a parallel German translation.