Not many poets can claim either attribute; fewer still can manage both, so that the technical skill serves as a tool for the exploration of emotion.... Poets who can adroitly handle the stanza form of Yeats' The Wild Swans at Coole (as in "Coole Park," the final poem in What Persists) usually please us by their finesse, not their power. What Persists offers both finesse and power.
Most poets lack either attribute; few can excel at both, rendering their technical expertise a valuable instrument for emotional expression. Poets who skillfully navigate Yeats' stanza form, as demonstrated in "Coole Park," usually captivate us with their nuance rather than raw talent. What Persists exemplifies the perfect balance of finesse and power.