We were looking for poetry that had struck its readers, for whatever reasons, as unforgettable, enduring, and influential: ...

What jumps into your mind when you think of the most famous poems ever written? Shakespearean love poems? Something longer that you might find in a poetry book? Maybe something by Poe or Dickinson?

Favorite poem: “[The famous poets came for us]” Time is a Mother ... Favorite poem: “Old Glory” These are just a few books to get you started! If you like these suggestions, check out ...

With so many brilliant poets to choose from, there’s never been a better time to add some of their books to your reading list. So, here are seven of our current favourite poetry collections and ...

By exploring the lives, opinions and deaths of a variety of famous poets, the book builds up a picture of what it is that makes poets want to write in the first place. Here are seven facts about ...

The Griffin Poetry Prize has announced the 10 books longlisted for the 2025 prize. More than 500 books were submitted for this year’s $130,000 prize: jurors read 578 books, including 47 works in ...

from the more common couplets and free verse to blackout and cleave poetry, Eskilson’s voice pitches between lyrical legato and percussive staccato. The book’s back cover mentions off-handedly ...