But all poetry, even funny poems and short poems for kids, has a common thread: The poets who write it are interpreters. They take an honest look at events and emotions and boil them down to some ...

By force of her imagination and skill, Emily Dickinson could take the measure of solitude, opprobrium and even damnation.

While poetry may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Valentine’s Day, ‘’Your Words’’ is a timely ...

Deep South, a small publisher with big influence, has expanded its website with easy-to-access information about its poets ...

The Irish word file - spelled F-I-L-E - means both poet and seer. Well, for Irish poet Padraig O Tuama, seeing the world through poetry is a calling, whether that's his own poetry or someone else's.

Our Poetry Book of the Month reviews include two invigorating releases by Diane Seuss and a dark, posthumous collection by Tove Ditlevsen Alongside Terrance Hayes, Diane Seuss has a strong case to ...

Let me make it clear, she is not my girlfriend. I am a king who speaks the truth,” he said in isiZulu. This was during the annual eNyokeni royal palace prayer last year, where he remarked on an ...

He is one of the Matric Class of 2024, who aced their examinations. Bayanda Walaza passed his Matric, attaining a distinction in isiZulu and averaged “closer to 70%” in attaining a bachelor’s degree ...

We’ve nicknamed it Inkathazo, meaning “trouble” in South Africa’s isiXhosa and isiZulu languages. That’s because it’s been a bit troublesome to understand the physics behind what’s ...

"Celebrating the beauty of Scotland, the power of nature, and the poetry of Robert Burns. Happy Burns Night," they captioned the Reel, which featured aerial footage of Scotland against lines from ...

Our critic A.O. Scott shows you what he loves about it. Isabella Cotier By A.O. Scott Poems aren’t pictures, but sometimes they try to make us see, and to make us feel in ways we might associate ...

The poem is a tribute to the spirit of India, capturing the essence of its rich culture, diverse traditions, and the strength that comes from its unity. It celebrates the beauty of India's ...