David Biespiel’s Poetry Wire: The New Poem
Every once in a while over a period of a few weeks or more I compile some objectives for poetry in the form of a list, something I call one-sentence lectures.
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Reliquaria by R. A. Villanueva
Kenji Liu reviews R. A. Villanueva's Reliquaria today in Rumpus Poetry.
Confluence by Sandra Marchetti
Michelle Donahue reviews Sandra Marchetti's Confluence today in Rumpus Poetry.
The Rumpus Late Nite Poetry Show: Ross Gay
In Episode 9 of The Rumpus Late Nite Poetry Show, Dave Roderick talks with poet Ross Gay chats about his new collection, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, gardening, and "the discipline of joy."
The Last Book I Loved: Dear Lil Wayne
During the eight months he was sentenced to Rikers Island, a poet named Lauren Ireland wrote postcards to Lil Wayne. The rapper never responded, but the writer compiled them into a tiny purple book.
Precarious by Allan Peterson
Kent Shaw reviews Allan Peterson's Precarious today in Rumpus Poetry.
The Rumpus Interview with Tomas Q. Morin
Poet and translator Tomás Q. Morin discusses his recent translation of Pablo Neruda's The Heights of Macchu Picchu, his relationship to the poet, and the role of translation in the world today.
Sound & Vision: Daniel Mintseris
Keyboardist and programmer Daniel Mintseris discusses his work with St. Vincent and Annie Clark, coming to the US from Lithuania at nineteen, and the difference between traditional composition and writing music on instinct using cutting-edge technology.
Letters for Kids Signed Book Giveaway
We’re doing another Letters for Kids giveaway! Win a signed copy Nancy Loewen’s Writer’s Toolbox—it’s six books in one! (Nancy also wrote our next Letter for Kids.) All you have to…
War of the Foxes by Richard Siken
Donna Spruijt-Metz reviews Richard Siken's War of the Foxes today in Rumpus Poetry.