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Essex Hemphill’s Poetry of Belonging Essex Hemphill’s Poetry of Belonging
He was an artist and activist who found in his verse a tool for both community and agitprop.
The Miracles of James Schuyler The Miracles of James Schuyler
Nathan Kernan’s biography of the New York School poet tracks the development of his serene and joyful work alongside the chaos of his life.
The Creator of @PoetryIsNotALuxury on Their “Mixtape” for the Moment The Creator of @PoetryIsNotALuxury on Their “Mixtape” for the Moment
A conversation with the anonymous creator of the popular account about their new collection of poems.
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For the Last American Century For the Last American Century
May 13, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Robert Wood Lynn
