This weekend showcases the endless possibilities in Iowa City from the Mic Check Poetry Fest to special film screenings ...

Our critic A.O. Scott walks you through a poem that speaks to his mood right now. It’s called “Party Politics,” but it’s not ...

Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon epic poem about the defeat of Grendel – a creature whose exact form is still debated. Depending on ...

These three songwriting duos' heart-wrenching poetry and entrancing melodies made them some of the best from the '70s.

Miljana Cunta and Robert Simonišek are the winners of this year's Jenko Prize, Slovenia's top accolade for poetry, in what is ...

Discover the top 10 most famous rappers of all time in the world, featuring legendary artists like Tupac, Biggie, Eminem, Jay ...

After: Poetry Destroys Silence” is a documentary that argues that poets are as crucial to processing unthinkable tragedy as historians. The film’s look and sound are lyrical, providing an apt setting ...

NASA and the U.S. Poet Laureate may not be obvious collaborators, but a Jupiter-bound mission helped them find common ground.

Jamila Minnicks and Jo Angela Edwins are featured authors at the Pee Dee Poetry and Fiction festival. Both use their writing ...

Mark Jarman’s poem spoke to me today, such a short time before the election. Everything is always on the cusp, isn’t it?

Ebenezer O. Makinde, the award-winning author known for his deeply resonant poetry and transformative messages, is excited to ...

Saoirse Ronan brings Christy Brown's poetry to life in this documentary that re-examines the legacy of the writer ... an Eton ...