The Amazing Disappearing Woman Writer
To refuse to disappear at mid-life—I am forty-two as of the writing of this essay—is perhaps the best rebellion a woman poet can make to the literary world and to the world at large.
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Next Letter for Kids: Matthew Baker
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from Matthew Baker! Matthew shares three amazing, true stories about music, math, and buried treasure. He even shares a poem that is a big hint…
Swinging Modern Sounds #69: Meaning Yes
When in need of comfort, it’s always worth trying close reading.
Rumpus Original Fiction: The Ghosts of St. Louis
If I was a ghost, I wouldn’t want nothing to do with the world that killed me.
Goodbye, Starman
It’s not an exaggeration to say that Bowie saved my life on more than one occasion. And now that he’s gone, I’m at a loss again.
The Animal Too Big To Kill by Shane McCrae
Rigoberto González reviews Shane McCrae's The Animal Too Big to Kill today in Rumpus Poetry.
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Phillip B. Williams
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club chats with Phillip B. Williams about his new book Thief in the Interior, form in poetry, and balancing editing work with one's own.
Black Cat Bone by John Burnside
Brian McKenna reviews John Burnside's Black Cat Bone today in Rumpus Poetry.
Illocality by Joseph Massey
Ann van Buren reviews Joseph Massey's Illocality today in Rumpus Poetry.
Next Letter in the Mail: Joshua Levy
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail, and it’s from Joshua Levy! Joshua writes to us from the backyard of the mansion which he rents a part of.…
