Former Children's Laureate Credits Mother's Intervention for Turning Point
Connor Allen, Wales' former Children's Laureate, recounts how his mother's decision to call the police after he assaulted her at 16 led to a turning point and his eventual success as a writer and actor, highlighting the importance of second chances and community support.
Former Children's Laureate Credits Mother's Intervention for Turning Point
Connor Allen, Wales' former Children's Laureate, recounts how his mother's decision to call the police after he assaulted her at 16 led to a turning point and his eventual success as a writer and actor, highlighting the importance of second chances and community support.
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Death of Celebrated Irish Poet Michael Longley at 85
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley died at age 85 on Thursday; his poetry, ranging from nature to the Troubles, earned him numerous awards including the T.S. Eliot Prize and impacted Irish and global literature profoundly.
Death of Celebrated Irish Poet Michael Longley at 85
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley died at age 85 on Thursday; his poetry, ranging from nature to the Troubles, earned him numerous awards including the T.S. Eliot Prize and impacted Irish and global literature profoundly.
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Hofmannsthal's "Und es kommt kein Sturm heut Abend": A Sunset Poem
Hugo von Hofmannsthal's poem "Und es kommt kein Sturm heut Abend," written after a pivotal meeting with Stefan George in December 1891, uses impressionistic imagery of a sunset to reflect a personal sense of calm despite inner turmoil, showing the influence of Symbolism.
Hofmannsthal's "Und es kommt kein Sturm heut Abend": A Sunset Poem
Hugo von Hofmannsthal's poem "Und es kommt kein Sturm heut Abend," written after a pivotal meeting with Stefan George in December 1891, uses impressionistic imagery of a sunset to reflect a personal sense of calm despite inner turmoil, showing the influence of Symbolism.
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36% Bias Score
Mayröcker's Poetic Definition: A 2009 Poem
Friederike Mayröcker's previously unknown 2009 poem, published posthumously in Marcel Beyer's edition of her later works, uniquely defines poetry through vivid imagery, connecting the act of creation to breathing, weeping, and the memory of her deceased friend Ernst Jandl.
Mayröcker's Poetic Definition: A 2009 Poem
Friederike Mayröcker's previously unknown 2009 poem, published posthumously in Marcel Beyer's edition of her later works, uniquely defines poetry through vivid imagery, connecting the act of creation to breathing, weeping, and the memory of her deceased friend Ernst Jandl.
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20% Bias Score
Syrian Poet Adonis Receives International Poetry Prize, Emphasizing Freedom of Speech
The Syrian poet Adonis, known for introducing free verse into Arabic literature, received the Joan Margarit International Poetry Prize in Paris, emphasizing the lasting power of poetry compared to politics and advocating for freedom of speech as essential for societal progress.
Syrian Poet Adonis Receives International Poetry Prize, Emphasizing Freedom of Speech
The Syrian poet Adonis, known for introducing free verse into Arabic literature, received the Joan Margarit International Poetry Prize in Paris, emphasizing the lasting power of poetry compared to politics and advocating for freedom of speech as essential for societal progress.
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Aja Monet: Poetry as a Tool for Social Change and Healing
Aja Monet, a 37-year-old Caribbean-American poet from Brooklyn, gave a captivating performance at the Le Guess Who festival, blending poetry, jazz, and visual elements to explore themes of love, healing, and resilience while highlighting her activism in social justice.
Aja Monet: Poetry as a Tool for Social Change and Healing
Aja Monet, a 37-year-old Caribbean-American poet from Brooklyn, gave a captivating performance at the Le Guess Who festival, blending poetry, jazz, and visual elements to explore themes of love, healing, and resilience while highlighting her activism in social justice.
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The Double Meaning of "Inspiration" in Italian
Stefano Bartezzaghi's Lapsus column on January 26, 2025, discusses the dual meanings of the Italian word "ispirazione," tracing its evolution from divine breath to subconscious creation and highlighting the responsibility of artists for their work.
The Double Meaning of "Inspiration" in Italian
Stefano Bartezzaghi's Lapsus column on January 26, 2025, discusses the dual meanings of the Italian word "ispirazione," tracing its evolution from divine breath to subconscious creation and highlighting the responsibility of artists for their work.
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Burning Psalms" Challenges Traditional Faith After Holocaust
Menachem Rosensaft's new poetry book, "Burning Psalms," reimagines the Psalms to confront God's silence during the Holocaust, challenging traditional faith perspectives and prompting reflection on the genocide's impact on belief.
Burning Psalms" Challenges Traditional Faith After Holocaust
Menachem Rosensaft's new poetry book, "Burning Psalms," reimagines the Psalms to confront God's silence during the Holocaust, challenging traditional faith perspectives and prompting reflection on the genocide's impact on belief.
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Cowper's "Jackdaw": Satire, Mental Illness, and Longing for Simplicity
In William Cowper's "The Jackdaw", a bird's indifference to human activities satirizes societal vanities and reflects the poet's personal struggle with mental illness, contrasting complex human experiences with simple, untroubled existence.
Cowper's "Jackdaw": Satire, Mental Illness, and Longing for Simplicity
In William Cowper's "The Jackdaw", a bird's indifference to human activities satirizes societal vanities and reflects the poet's personal struggle with mental illness, contrasting complex human experiences with simple, untroubled existence.
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36% Bias Score
Death of Celebrated Poet Nikki Giovanni Leaves Enduring Legacy
Nikki Giovanni, a renowned poet and activist, passed away at 81 on Monday from lung cancer complications, leaving a profound legacy on Black literature and activism.
Death of Celebrated Poet Nikki Giovanni Leaves Enduring Legacy
Nikki Giovanni, a renowned poet and activist, passed away at 81 on Monday from lung cancer complications, leaving a profound legacy on Black literature and activism.
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New Mascha Kaléko Selection Showcases Poet's Life and Work
Daniel Kehlmann's new selection of Mascha Kaléko's poems and prose, "Mascha Kaléko: Ich tat die Augen auf und sah das Helle," will be published by dtv in Munich in 2024, offering a broader perspective on the poet's life and work, including her experiences as a Jewish artist during and after the Nazi...
New Mascha Kaléko Selection Showcases Poet's Life and Work
Daniel Kehlmann's new selection of Mascha Kaléko's poems and prose, "Mascha Kaléko: Ich tat die Augen auf und sah das Helle," will be published by dtv in Munich in 2024, offering a broader perspective on the poet's life and work, including her experiences as a Jewish artist during and after the Nazi...
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Eleni Sikelianos: Family, Poetry, and Political Anxieties
An interview with poet and writer Eleni Sikelianos about her life, work, family history, and political views.
Eleni Sikelianos: Family, Poetry, and Political Anxieties
An interview with poet and writer Eleni Sikelianos about her life, work, family history, and political views.
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20% Bias Score