Poetry

Essex Hemphill, 1991.

Essex Hemphill’s Poetry of Belonging Essex Hemphill’s Poetry of Belonging

He was an artist and activist who found in his verse a tool for both community and agitprop.

Jul 30, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Felsenthal

James Schuyler in New York City, 1988.

The Miracles of James Schuyler The Miracles of James Schuyler

Nathan Kernan’s biography of the New York School poet tracks the development of his serene and joyful work alongside the chaos of his life.

Jul 7, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Evan Kindley

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Nothing Survives Without Food Nothing Survives Without Food

Jun 10, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Leah Naomi Green

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Take Care Take Care

Jun 10, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Michael Prior

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The Beginning The Beginning

May 13, 2025 / Books & the Arts / John Skoyles

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For the Last American Century For the Last American Century

May 13, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Robert Wood Lynn

“Poetry can push you to see your own courage or strengths. It’s sort of like a refueling station when you're reading,” says the anonymous creator of @poetryisnotaluxury.

The Creator of @PoetryIsNotALuxury on Their “Mixtape” for the Moment The Creator of @PoetryIsNotALuxury on Their “Mixtape” for the Moment

A conversation with the anonymous creator of the popular account about their new collection of poems.

May 6, 2025 / Q&A / Sara Franklin

Joshua Clover, 2015.

The Many Lives of Joshua Clover (1962–2025) The Many Lives of Joshua Clover (1962–2025)

How the militant, poet, political theorist, organizer, and giver of gifts refused to die.

May 6, 2025 / Obituary / Juliana Spahr

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from Small Wars Manual from "Small Wars Manual"

May 1, 2025 / Poems / Chris Santiago

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