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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.

For our series Making of a Poem, we’re asking poets and translators to dissect the poems they’ve published in our pages.

There are several researchers who point to poetry’s remarkable ability to not only decrease feelings of fear, sadness, anger, ...

For Muriel Spark the process was simple. First, the novelist said, “I write the title, and then I write my name.” Then, she ...

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The best-selling author of “Impossible Creatures” takes us on a tour of fantastical worlds, old and new.

Our Brains on Poetry May 22, 2025 | 23:04 Learn how poetry can help your brain handle stress, process feelings, and spark insight.

“The warmth of the Delhi audience reminds me why I began writing poetry in the first place, to express feelings we all quietly carry,” he said.

Artist Loryn Brantz aims to help parents feel seen through the moments of frustration, laughter and love that come with raising kids in her new book "Poems of Parenting." ...

From classics to modern masterpieces, these great poetry books—recommended by poets themselves—belong on your bookshelf The greatest poetry books ever written I remember the first time I picked up ...