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15 Essential Rita Dove Poems You Must Read for Timeless Inspiration.
Rita Dove is one of the most celebrated poets of our time. As the youngest person to serve as Poet Laureate of the United States and the recipient of numerous accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize ...
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When poetry heralds a new presidential era
All of us as vital as the one light we move through.” Amanda Gorman was just 22 when her inaugural poem, “The Hill We Climb”, read for Joe Biden’s presidency in 2021, made her a breakout ...
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The Desperate Housewife Whose Face Launched a Thousand Ships
By Karl Kirchwey Karl Kirchwey’s eighth book of poems, “Good Apothecary,” will be published this year. He teaches in the M.F.A. program in creative writing at Boston University, where he ...
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Masters of Allusion: The Art of Poetic Reference
Our columnist approves. By Elisa Gabbert Elisa Gabbert’s collections of poetry and essays include, most recently, “Normal Distance” and “Any Person Is the Only Self.” Her On Poetry ...