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John Lane, Guest Blogger March 4-8
This week we welcome back John Lane as our guest blogger. John is Professor of English and environmental studies at Wofford College where he also directs the Goodall Center for Environmental Studies. He is…
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“Was It Ever Really There” [by Christina Marie Lancaster]
my weight on the sun is toohigh for me toremember:my weight on the moon isequal to you when the sun is dyingwe will call itour Red Giant: when the moon dieswho will notice who…
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How to Survive AWP Without Really Trying [by R. Erica Doyle]
BRACE YOURSELVES AWP IS COMING Luckily for you, Lillian Bertram, a wonderful poet and someone who genuinely cares about you, has created this website: You can add your two cents or…
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Happy 25th Birthday Best American Poetry! Save the dates for launch readings.
Available for pre-order: Launch readings hosted by David Lehman and Robert Pinsky and featuring poets included in this volume: April 4, 6:00 PM: Metcalf Building, George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Second Floor, Boston,…
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Matisse: In Search of True Painting [by Sharon Preiss]
Matisse was part of the Fauvist movement – the “wild beasts” – a group of early 20th century artists known for their brash use of color and their emphasis on manipulation of paint as…
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“I follow Winchell and read every line. . .” [by David Lehman]
"That's why the lady is a tramp." Of all the classic American popular songs, the one I am most often asked to explain is "The Lady is a Tramp," my favorite Rodgers & Hart…