Poetry

"I have nothing to say, and I am saying it, and that is poetry." — John Cage

Two Roads: A Review-in-Dialogue of Joan Naviyuk Kane’s “Dark Traffic”
Victoria Chang and Dean Rader consider “Dark Traffic” by Joan Naviyuk Kane.
Dean Rader, Victoria ChangJan 5, 2022
- Poetry
- Two Roads: Poetry Reviews in Dialogue
The Cosmic Prospect: On Galina Rymbu’s “Life in Space”
Joseph Albernaz and Kirill Chepurin consider “Life in Space” by Galina Rymbu.
Joseph Albernaz, Kirill ChepurinDec 30, 2021
- Poetry
Every Rap Is a Poem: A Conversation with Sean Avery Medlin
A child of Phoenix reflects on growing up Black, bisexual, and overlooked in Arizona.
Michelle BeaverDec 22, 2021
- Poetry
This Good Magic: A Conversation Between Poets Ashanti Anderson and I. S. Jones
Ashanti Anderson in conversation with I. S. Jones about their new chapbooks.
Ashanti Anderson, I. S. JonesDec 8, 2021
- Poetry
The Challenge of Baudelaire at 200
Aaron Poochigian confronts the political and technical challenges of translating “The Flowers of Evil” by Charles Baudelaire.
Aaron PoochigianDec 7, 2021
- Poetry
“I Write an Attempt”: On Mohammed El-Kurd’s “Rifqa”
Summer Farah considers “Rifqa” by Mohammed El-Kurd.
Summer FarahDec 4, 2021
- Poetry
The Joy of the Gamble: A Conversation with David Lehman
Aspen Matis in conversation with poet David Lehman, whose newest book is “The Morning Line.”
Aspen MatisNov 27, 2021
- Poetry
Living the Repercussions: A Conversation with Doireann Ní Ghríofa
The celebrated Irish poet discusses her new collection, “To Star the Dark.”
Joanna ChenNov 25, 2021
- Poetry
Hard Line Politics: On the Myth of Free Verse
Austin Allen frees formal verse from its unjust political pigeonhole.
Austin AllenNov 23, 2021
- Poetry
A Solo on the Pipe: On Julia Copus’s “This Rare Spirit: A Life of Charlotte Mew”
Declan Ryan gleans new insights on poet Charlotte Mew from “This Rare Spirit,” a biography by Julia Copus.
Declan RyanNov 11, 2021
- Biography & Autobiography
- Poetry
A Lifetime of Song: On Rita Dove’s “Playlist for the Apocalypse”
Teow Lim Goh considers “Playlist for the Apocalypse” by Rita Dove.
Teow Lim GohNov 9, 2021
- Poetry
“Towards This Big Objective”: A Conversation with Peter Russell
Andrew Frisardi presents a long-unpublished interview with poet, translator, and influential editor Peter Russell (1921–2003).
Andrew FrisardiNov 7, 2021
- Poetry