Poetry

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

A Brecht for Our Time: On “The Collected Poems of Bertolt Brecht”
Yuval Sharon reviews the massive "The Collected Poems of Bertolt Brecht," recently released by Liveright.
Yuval SharonMar 26, 2019
“Cheering as the Summer Weather”: On the Primal Appeal of Light Verse
Patrick Kurp sings the praises of light verse, from Ogden Nash to the present day.
Patrick KurpMar 25, 2019
- Poetry
Wit and Wisdom at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Sean McCoy reports from the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada.
Sean McCoyMar 17, 2019
“The History of Your Private Life”: On Peter Mishler’s “Fludde”
Matt Morton considers “Fludde” by Peter Mishler.
Matt MortonMar 14, 2019
- Poetry
When Speaking Is Not Enough: On Laurie Halse Anderson’s “Shout”
A new verse memoir about sexual abuse uses poetry to indict and heal.
Jonathan AlexanderMar 12, 2019
Second Acts: A Second Look at Second Books of Poetry: Shara Lessley and Stephen Cushman
Lisa Russ Spaar takes a second look at second books by poets Shara Lessley and Stephen Cushman.
Lisa Russ SpaarMar 8, 2019
- Poetry
Silence That Is Not Silence: On Ilya Kaminsky’s “Deaf Republic”
Will Brewbaker considers “Deaf Republic” by Ilya Kaminsky.
Will BrewbakerMar 8, 2019
- Poetry
A Different Lens: On Sally Wen Mao’s “Oculus”
Rachel Carroll considers “Oculus” by Sally Wen Mao.
Rachel CarrollFeb 28, 2019
- Poetry
You Can Never Be Annihilated: An Interview with Dorothea Lasky
Natalie Eilbert interviews poet Dorothea Lasky about her new collection, “Milk.”
Natalie EilbertFeb 28, 2019
- Poetry
The Mexican Phoenix Rises: On “Sor Juana: Or, the Persistence of Pop”
Ed Simon considers “Sor Juana: Or, the Persistence of Pop” by Ilan Stavans.
Ed SimonFeb 27, 2019
“Why Do You Feel Comfortable”: On Morgan Parker’s “Magical Negro”
Kathleen Rooney considers “Magical Negro” by Morgan Parker.
Kathleen RooneyFeb 25, 2019
- Poetry
From Idyllic to Deadly: A Conversation with Patrick Coleman
Ryan Teitman talks to writer Patrick Coleman about his new poetry collection, "Fire Season."
Ryan TeitmanFeb 10, 2019
- Poetry