The Best American Poetry of the 21st Century (So Far)
We were looking for poetry that had struck its readers, for whatever reasons, as unforgettable, enduring, and influential: ...
The Atlantic Publishes ‘The Best American Poetry of the 21st Century (So Far),’ Recognizing the Most Consequential Poetry Collections of the Past 25 Years
T oday The Atlantic launches “The Best American Poetry of the 21st Century (So Far),” a new editorial project that brings ...
Life Isn’t Perfect. But This Poem Might Be.
Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,” by Adrienne Rich, is a blazing portrait of an artist and her work. Our critic A.O. Scott admires its ...
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Life, like a poem, is a series of choices
It’s impossible for me to talk about writing without talking about living, writes Maggie Smith, author of the new book, "Dear ...
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World Poetry Day: Ancient Greece’s Classics, From Homer to Sappho’s Poems
As people across the globe celebrate World Poetry Day on March 21, we delve into the world of poetry in ancient Greece, from ...
We visit the home of the most famous Greek poet you’ve never heard of
Travellers to Alexandria in Egypt can visit the restored apartment of Constantine Cavafy, the favourite bard of Jackie ...
Decoding a medieval mystery manuscript
MIT professor of literature Arthur Bahr had one of the best days of his life. Sitting in the British Library, he was allowed ...
This Famous Arabic Music on Social Media is Actually Not a Naat or Hamd
If you’ve been on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube in Pakistan lately, you’ve probably heard the viral "Tab Tabi Tab" Arabic ...
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Column: Learning to ‘sit still’
In our society, the dragons chased seem to be fads, trends, excitement, and a sense of purpose. We’re addicted to superheroes ...
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Find your best words: AVBOB poetry competition entries open in August
English professor and poet, Peter Anderson, shares a poem he wrote that demonstrates mystery and its effect on readers.
6 poetry collections to spark a new love affair with reading this World Poetry Day
Poetry should be celebrated every day of the year, but this World Poetry Day, we'd like to take a moment to introduce you to ...