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Posted by: Anne Holmes
The following essay was written by Donald Hall, the 14th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry, as part of the Poetry and Literature Center’s online “Poetry of American History” series that ran from 2012-2014. The series included essays and interviews by leaders in the literary field, including former Poets Laureate Consultants in Poetry, that illustrated how poems …
Posted in: Guest Posts, Poets Laureate
Posted by: Anne Holmes
The following is a guest post by Joyce Hida, a summer intern in the Poetry and Literature Center. It is part of our monthly series, “Literary Treasures,” which highlights audio and video recordings drawn from the Library’s extensive online collections, including the Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature. By showcasing the works and thoughts of some …
Posted in: Collections, Guest Posts, Literary Treasures
Posted by: Anne Holmes
Missing your regular dose of literary programming this summer? While you’re anxiously awaiting the announcement of our 2019-2020 event season (coming soon!), you can catch up on or re-watch previous events anytime—they’re archived and available as webcasts on the Library’s site. Watch our spring 2019 events, now available as streaming video: On January 30, poet …
Posted in: Digital Resources, News and Events, Poets Laureate, State Poets