Poetry

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

The Lyric in Theory: A Conversation with Jonathan Culler
Francesco Giusti discusses the theory of the lyric with Jonathan Culler.
Francesco GiustiMay 27, 2017
On Longing, Listening, and Levity: Lauren Levin Interviews Alli Warren
Lauren Levin interviews poet Alli Warren about her latest collection, “I Love It Though.”
Lauren LevinMay 25, 2017
- Poetry
Devastating Remaking: On Melissa Buzzeo’s “The Devastation”
Maria Damon appreciates “The Devastation” by Melissa Buzzeo.
Maria DamonMay 21, 2017
- Poetry
Lovers and Children: On Marina Tsvetaeva’s “Letter to the Amazon”
Oksana Maksymchuk and Max Rosochinsky consider “Letter to the Amazon” by Marina Tsvetaeva.
Max Rosochinsky, Oksana MaksymchukMay 19, 2017
- Around the World
- Poetry
Embittered Spinster
"Get the word out while there is still time: poetry is fatal, especially to unmarried women." Johanna Drucker on "A Quiet Passion."
Johanna Drucker May 18, 2017
- Film
- Poetry
The World Coming at Us Backward
Richard Kearney on Fanny Howe's "The Needle's Eye."
Richard KearneyMay 17, 2017
“I Need You to Check Your Eyes”: Alex Dimitrov Gets Intimate
In “Together and by Ourselves,” Alex Dimitrov explores intimacy and its discontents.
Aaron GoldsmanMay 11, 2017
- Gender & Sexuality
- Poetry
His Emily Dickinson: The Visual Poetics of Terence Davies’s “A Quiet Passion”
Kathleen B. Jones interviews director Terence Davies and reviews his new film about Emily Dickinson.
Kathleen B. JonesMay 2, 2017
- Film
- Poetry
An Interview with Caetano Veloso
Roland Greene and Marjorie Perloff talk to Brazilian musician Caetano Veloso.
Marjorie Perloff, Roland GreeneMay 1, 2017
The Language We Inherit Is Not One: A Conversation with Almog Behar
Shoshana Olidort talks to poet Almog Behar.
Shoshana OlidortMay 1, 2017
- Poetry
Remixing the Narratives: A Conversation with Kevin Coval
Sam Ribakoff interviews poet Kevin Coval about his new book, “A People’s History of Chicago.”
Sam RibakoffApr 27, 2017
- Poetry
Quiet Is Creative. Silence Is Death.
Alyssa Oursler talks to poet Arisa White.
Alyssa OurslerApr 26, 2017
- Gender & Sexuality
- Poetry