4 new volumes of poetry that help restore nuance to our chaotic world
These collections by Juliana Spahr, Mai Der Vang, Hasib Hourani and Martín Espada invite us to rethink the relentless accumulation of history.
We visit the home of the most famous Greek poet you’ve never heard of
Travellers to Alexandria in Egypt can visit the restored apartment of Constantine Cavafy, the favourite bard of Jackie ...
The Best American Poetry of the 21st Century (So Far)
We were looking for poetry that had struck its readers, for whatever reasons, as unforgettable, enduring, and influential: ...
The Atlantic Publishes ‘The Best American Poetry of the 21st Century (So Far),’ Recognizing the Most Consequential Poetry Collections of the Past 25 Years
T oday The Atlantic launches “The Best American Poetry of the 21st Century (So Far),” a new editorial project that brings ...
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Advanced Imaging Reveals Crossed-Out Words in the Poems of Alfred Tennyson
The 19th-century English poet was a "prolific reviser" who tested out many variations of his work before publication. A new ...
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Author to discuss famous poet and social media
Pittsburg State University will host author Micah Bateman for the Victor J. Emmett Jr. Memorial Lecture at 7:30 p.m. on April ...
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Paying tribute to a poetry legend
During his high school years in Tianjin. [Photo provided to China Daily] Fluent in English and Russian, he is known for his translations of Western classics, including Russian poetry by Alexander ...
World Poetry Day: In a post #MeToo world, feminist poetry is flourishing
Poetry and feminism have always been intertwined but in recent years, many new feminist and queer voices have emerged and ...
The Daily Star7d
Chengdu: A Blend of History and Modern Charm
It was a soggy morning when we arrived in the city of Chengdu. After travelling all the way from Yunnan province, our ...
New statue of famous female writer planned for Dorchester
DORCHESTER’S first modern statue to a woman from the area’s past is being proposed for a site in South Street.
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‘Politically Repurposed’ Copy of Famous Shakespearean Love Sonnet Discovered Inside a 17th-Century Poetry Collection
The rare handwritten copy of “Sonnet 116” features several additional lines, which may have been an attempt to insert British royalist ideas into the romantic ode, according to researchers ...
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Bookish Beefs: Do You Know the Great Author Feuds of Modern Literature?
Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s regular quiz about books, authors and literary culture. This week’s installment tests your knowledge of long-running squabbles between writers (all of ...