With “In Parenthesis,” David Jones wrote great World War I poems and a classic in English literature.
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Poets and Poems: Andrea Potos and “Two Emilys”
In “Two Emilys,” poet Andrea Potos pays tribute to two writers and poets — Emily Bronte and Emily Dickinson.
What Happened to the Fireside Poets?
The Fireside Poets were the best-selling authors of the 19th century. What happened to them and their reputation?
“What the House Knows”: An Anthology by Diane Lockward
The poetry anthology “What the House Knows,” edited by Diane Lockward, shows how our houses and homes reflect the people within them.
“I Am the Arrow”: Sarah Ruden Tells Sylvia Plath’s Story
Sarah Ruden uses six of Sylvia Plath’s poems to tell the poet’s story, stripping away political iconography to reveal the poet’s achievement.
Poets and Poems: James Sale and “DoorWay”
With “DoorWay,” poet James Sale completes his epic trilogy, “The English Cantos,” and creates a stellar poetic experience.
Poets and Poems: Bruce Lawder and “Breakwater Rock”
In “Breakwater Rock,” poet Bruce Lawder shows you can’t really go home again, except possibly in your own memory.
Poets and Poems: L.L. Barkat and “Beyond the Glass”
With “Beyond the Glass,” poet L.L. Barkat followed a month of writing prompts and broke though seven years of a writing block.
An Anthology on Reading and Writing Poetry
“The Poetry Reader” by Mark Yakich is an anthology of poems about reading and writing poetry.
Poets and Poems: Lisa Marie Basile and “Saint Of”
Lisa Marie Basile names the events of life for obscure saints, most of which you’ve never heard of but know very well.
Poets and Poems: Christina Cook and “Roaming the Labyrinth”
In “Roaming the Labyrinth,” poet Christina Cook translates the poems of and writes about the French poet Marie-Claire Bancquart.
Longfellow’s “Paul Revere’s Ride”: Creating a National Legend
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” was written at a perilous time in American history, when Civil War threatened.
Poets and Poems: Katie Kalisz and “Flu Season”
In “Flu Season,” poet Katie Kalisz writes what is collectively a love sonnet to her husband, family, home, and life.
Robert Waldron Imagines the Creation of “The Hound of Heaven”
In “The Hounds of Heaven at My Heels,” Robert Waldron imagines the creation of the great late 19th century poem by Francis Thompson.
50 States of Generosity: Iowa
From bridges to baseball, to fun food at the fair, Iowa’s got something for everyone. Sandra Heska King will meet you there.
Ben Palpant Talks with 17 Poets About, Well, Poetry
In “An Axe for the Frozen Sea,” poet and writer Ben Palpant interviews 17 poets about poetry and why and how they write.
Poets and Poems: Siân Killingsworth and “Hiraeth”
In “Hiraeth: Poems,” Siân Killingsworth looks at how we remember people and events and how we never can go home again.
Braving the Poem: Interview with Catherine Abbey Hodges
It was a full moon night when Catherine Abbey Hodges first began writing poetry. That brave moment has stayed with her. Come be inspired by Catherine’s poetry journey and insights!
Poets and Poems: Donna Hilbert and “Gravity”
“Gravity: New & Selected Poems” by Donna Hilbert allow the reader to see the poet’s development of her theme of home, family, and life.
10 Great Resources for Teaching the Civil War
Not all Civil War teaching resources are created equal. Both primary and secondary sources enabled me to write a Civil War novel, and they can help you to teach it. Here are the best resources you’ll want when planning & teaching!