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The Mutual Muse: A Poet Whines & A Caricaturist Draws a Line [by Molly Peacock]
Caricature—beloved of 18th-century wits—still has its satirical seat in newspapers, news journals, and, of course, political blogs. But every time I look at a satirical cartoon, I feel sorry for the subject, even if…
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Miami Voice(s)! The Best American Poetry and David Lehman Readings November 15 & 17
For more information about The Best American Poetry book party go here. For more information about the Book Salon with David Lehman go here. Both events will be at The Betsy Hotel: 1440…
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Sylvia’s Diary [by Lera Auerbach]
In my studio, I used to have portraits of my favorite poets hanging on the wall next to my desk. One day, I realized that most of them either committed suicide or subjected themselves…
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The Mutual Muse: The Missionary Position Collaboration [by Molly Peacock]
My guess is that the Missionary Position of most collaborations between poets and artists is the sequential one: poet finishes poem, then illustrator steps in. It may not be fancy, but it’s so reliable.…
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The Mutual Muse II [by Molly Peacock]
A Companionship of Lines: Take two on poetry as a collaborative art… How do you stay in touch with poetry when you’ve had such enormous success as a novelist that all the winds…
