Three new collections by mid-career poets lay claim to stories of identity, suffering and hope, to a kind of collective ...

A deep and poetic reflection on the emotions that arise when love is true, but words feel too small. Fifteen points exploring ...

Most importantly is the idea that the requirement of effort is what makes us human. If we didn’t exert effort — i.e., try — ...

The Princess Bride stays modest by allowing three words to do all the work even being able to come back from the dead (okay, ...

When Cleveland poet Philip Metres was a senior in AP English at Wilmette, Illinois’ Loyola Academy in 1987, he was assigned a ...

Monet’s ‘Waterlilies,’” by Robert Hayden, reflects on what art can (and can’t) do in tumultuous times. Our critic A.O. Scott ...

Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley were two poets in love. In the wake of Gibson’s death, Falley is figuring out what that love looks like now. Credit...Chris Pizzello/Invision, via Associated Press ...

You might think everything is cool, but there's a chance someone in your circle harbors a grudge they’re keeping under wraps. Whether it's a friend, coworker, or even a family member, these unspoken ...

Dear Eric: I have been in recovery for alcohol addiction for almost 31 years. Needless to say, my life is wonderful and so good compared to those years when I was active in my addiction. Recently I ...

Netflix aired Love Is Blind Season 9 Episode 11 on October 15, 2025. One of the engaged couples featured in the social experiment was Megan and Jordan. The two talked about how Jordan didn't share ...

Happy "National I Love You Day," everyone! Now that it's officially here, it’s time to start preparing what words you’d like to share with your loved ones. While this holiday celebrates romantic love ...