The world we live in is a wasteland of words, but reading poetry reminds us that language can be used with precision and ...

A Sahitya Akademi awardee and nominee for the T.S. Eliot Prize, Arundhathi is today one of India’s most prominent voices in ...

Jean Toomer was a profound literary voice of the Harlem Renaissance and one of the most enigmatic poets of his time. Born in ...

Delve into the world of poetry with teachers, exploring metaphors, teaching methods, and fostering a love for verse.

" Here I Sit is a chance to go back and rediscover all the excellent writers I had missed as a child and study their writing ...

In this monthly writing workshop with poet Donald Nitchie, participants will create their own poem, prompted by a selection ...

Being in crowds became unbearable. Gradually, I learned that poetry can be therapeutic. Reading the words and experiences of others made me feel less alone and realize that isolation is not a ...

Paul Laurence Dunbar’s poetry is as relevant today as it was over a century ago. His ability to navigate between standard ...

Her On Poetry columns appear four times a year. Jan. 16, 2025 Here is some of the greatest, most practical advice I’ve heard on how to start reading poetry: “A poem is best read in the light ...

When reading poetry a reader will interpret what it means to them. Everyone's response is different. What is imagery? Learn about how writers use imagery, the impact of imagery and how it appeals ...

The world premiere of Marisela Trevino Orta’s story of love across decades has its charms but isn't what it could have been ...