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The Best in Modern Poetry!
One of the joys of experiencing poetry, for me, is the way a poet plays with language. I am constantly amazed by the feelings wrung from me after reading a favorite poet's work. Sometimes it seems a particular poem was written just for me, so close is it to my own experience.
Modern Poetry Stew
Take a combination of 600 poetry texts, 200 biographies of poets, and a nice collection of essays on poetry. Mix with an ever-changing array of poetry exhibits, audio clips of poems read by the authors, and a National Poetry Month celebration. Need more spice? Add some literary links, an online poetry classroom, discussion forums, and an events calendar. Together you have the marvelous mixture that makes up The Academy of American Poets site, served up hot, 24/7, whenever you're hungry for the best in modern poetry.
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Your Daily Dose of Poetry
This dose isn't hard to take. Every day a new poem appears, drawn from books, magazines, and journals currently in print. Each day is a surprise - with lesser-known poets represented alongside their more celebrated colleagues. The poems featured on this site are chosen for their seasonal or topical interest, as well as their literary merit. Come to Poetry Daily, and carry something special with you throughout your day.
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We're Not Fooling...
In 1998, a group of people, young and old, famous and obscure, gathered to celebrate the joy of the spoken word at the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival. "Fooling with Words" is an anthology of the poems and interviews shared during this celebration. Along with poems by the likes of Stanley Kunitz, Lucille Clifton, Galway Kinnell, and Robert Pinsky, the poets share their thoughts about the craft of poetry. In a series of interviews with Bill Moyers, one discovers how each poet makes their experiences into art. For teachers, there is a guide to using these poems in the classroom. For everyone, there is the realization that words can move people and change them... forever.
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