In my last article, I featured a poem by Philip Larkin which mourned the pollution and decimation of the English countryside.

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April is National Poetry Month. Celebrated across the U.S. and Canada, the observance spreads appreciation and awareness for ...

For National Poetry Month, city of Charleston poet laureate AsiahMae is reading a poem every day via a video on Instagram.

Researchers are new to studying the implications of poetry for well-being and the brain. Still, it may surprise you “what a ...

By George Longenecker Poet Joyce Thomas reminds us that our species is neither omniscient, omnipotent, nor immune from ...

Some of the most colorful parts of the English language are the many beloved sayings and popular adages that have emerged ...

Sometimes, Sri Lanka native Indran Amirthanayagam is overwhelmed by an emotion. It could be sadness, or it could be great joy ...

Nan Shepherd’s meditative book on the great outdoors is an inspiring guide to stepping away from comforts and routine.

Libraries, schools and cultural organizations around Massachusetts and the country celebrate April as National Poetry Month. In honor of that occasion, please enjoy the official state poem of the ...

In Tessa Granowski’s imagination, fine arts, car culture, cinema, rock ‘n’ roll and literature coexist harmoniously. The ...

Friedrich Hölderlin was an important German Romantic lyric poet whose great work managed to bridge the Classical and Romantic ...