Dating isn't just about who or how, but why. New research points to 6 key reasons people seek love and why your “why” matters, because not all reasons for love are created equal.

Welcome mats bearing the legend “difficult” and “allusive” are the ones often placed by critics at the door of T. S. Eliot’s ...

Frank Stanford, who killed himself at age 29, died far too young. Thanks to writer James McWilliams, the legendary Arkansas poet's short but colorful life is now documented in a monumental biography.

How is it that some of us are privileged and many are not? This subject is at the heart of a new collection of poetry.

In a relationship, words convey many meanings. They can be direct or subtle. They can show love or hate. The tone of voice of ...

A new book examines why relationships are in crisis in our technology-infused society—and what can be done about it.

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From classics to modern masterpieces, these great poetry books—recommended by poets themselves—belong on your bookshelf.

When the two of them have yet another argument about their fledgling relationship after the death of Dumbledore, Lupin tries to put Tonks off by saying it isnâ t an appropriate time to talk about ...

The Key to Everything,” by Margaret A. Brucia, is the first biography of May Swenson, a poet who fashioned her own unique contribution to modern literature.

News about Poetry and Poets, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

All this week we're announcing the names of the writers who took part in this year's Voices group. Today meet the 12 writers ...