T oday The Atlantic launches “The Best American Poetry of the 21st Century (So Far),” a new editorial project that brings ...

We were looking for poetry that had struck its readers, for whatever reasons, as unforgettable, enduring, and influential: ...

It’s impossible for me to talk about writing without talking about living, writes Maggie Smith, author of the new book, "Dear ...

A Miami poet discusses her Zip Ode poem about buying her own stolen bike, and how she views this as a quintessential Miami ...

Memory deceives. Perception distorts. For Elisa Gabbert ’02, the ubiquitous condition of our times is ‘unreality’ — modern ...

Uzo Abuda has played the role of Suzanne Warren in Orange is The New Black. She has done a commendable job with her ability to navigate the complex emotional landscape of Suzanne’s character.

These are the best memoirs of the past five years from authors such as André Leon Talley and Michelle Zauner. Plus, we look ...

Physics and poetry both distil complexity into clarity. Learn how poetic structure can shape and express scientific ideas.

Explore the powerful poetry of former New America Fellows Sarah Kay and Clint Smith, reflecting on culture and the transformative power of words.

It’s surely something to celebrate that the most famous Scot in world history is a poet. Royalty and dictators get far too much attention as ...

One of the absolute hysterical moments of Manny Delgado on Modern Family is when he has a mini existential crisis after an earthquake hits the town. He chooses to accompany Jay to the golf ground ...

“Kanye West is not Picasso / I am Picasso / Kanye West is not Edison / I am Edison / I am Tesla / Jay-Z is not the Dylan of anything / I am the Dylan of anything / I am the Kanye West of Kanye West,” ...