He’s a perceptive reader, and he has a knack for writing about poems in ways that lend shape and even excitement to the act of reading and thinking about them. He’s also comfortable ignoring some of ...

This week’s guest on Poetry in Daily Life is Nile Stanley ... Imagine exchanging a knowing smile as you share the proverb, ...

April is National Poetry Month. Celebrated across the U.S. and Canada, the observance spreads appreciation and awareness for ...

Maya Angelou didn’t hold back. From defying racism to reclaiming womanhood, her fiercest words still cut through noise and ...

Explore 8 powerful but lesser-known poems by Maya Angelou that reveal her depth, spirit, and poetic genius—perfect for ...

An investigation at Leicester High School has been launched following the distribution of a racist poem, according to a ...

“Poetry is the art of compression, of saying in a few well-chosen words, enhanced with rhythm and musicality of language what ...

In 'Cosmic Connections,' Charles Taylor focuses on how art, and poetry in particular, both expresses and responds to the ...

The BBC is giving the chance for spoken word artists to be involved in our ‘Words First’ scheme for 2025, which is a talent ...

In her new memoir, "I Am Maria: My Reflections and Poems on Heartbreak, Healing, and Finding Your Way Home" (to be published April 1 by The Open Field), Maria Shriver – the daughter of Kennedys ...

To be conferred the Jnanpith Award, Gulzar, one of India’s finest poets and lyricists, talks about his journey, working with Bimal Roy and how he keeps up with the times.

On March 23 of that year, Henry presented a proposal to organize a volunteer company of cavalry or infantry in every Virginia county. By custom, Henry addressed himself to the Convention’s ...