David Biespiel’s Poetry Wire: Moderate Giftedness
Last week I misquoted W. H. Auden in this space. I could confirm the correct quote for you if only I could find my Collected edition of Auden’s poems. That…
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Swamp Isthmus by Joshua Marie Wilkinson
Julie Marie Wade reviews Joshua Marie Wilkinson's Swamp Ishmus today in Rumpus Poetry.
Petrarchan by Kristina Marie Darling
Marisa Siegel reviews Kristina Marie Darling's Petrarchan today in Rumpus Poetry.
PBS NewsHour’s Poetry Series: Where Poetry Lives
I just finished watching the first segment of PBS NewsHour’s poetry series featuring US Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey that aired last night. The segment focused on how poetry and language…
Bad Machine by George Szirtes
Erik Kennedy reviews George Szirtes's Bad Machine today in Rumpus Poetry.
Why I Chose Bangalore by Kerry James Evans for the Rumpus Poetry Book Club
I wasn't thinking about the Syrian Civil War and the US's possible involvement in it when I chose Kerry James Evans's debut collection, Bangalore , for the Rumpus Poetry Book Club
David Biespiel’s Poetry Wire: The Fading of September 11
We live in a world where whenever the discussion turns to humanitarian assistance or military intervention what is meant by that is American assistance and American intervention. There are good…
Little Stranger by Lisa Olstein
Eric Smith reviews Lisa Olstein's Little Stranger today in Rumpus Poetry.
Unexplained Fevers by Jeannine Hall Gailey
Sarah Sarai reviews Jeannine Hall Gailey's Unexplained Fevers today in Rumpus Poetry.
The Moon’s Jaw by Rauan Klassnik
Carleen Tibbetts reviews Rauan Klassnik's The Moon's Jaw today in Rumpus Poetry.
The Inside of an Apple by Joshua Beckman
Diego Báez reviews Joshua Beckman's The Inside of an Apple today in Rumpus Poetry.
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Gregory Orr
Every month The Rumpus Poetry Book Club hosts a discussion online with the club members and the author, and we post an edited version online as an interview. To learn how you can become a member of The Rumpus Poetry Book Club click here.