Rumpus Original Poetry: Two Poems by Manuel Paul López
There are Looks in the fences. They stink of menace and iron work.
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National Poetry Month Day 17: Patricia Smith
The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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The Rumpus Book Club Chat with Maylis de Kerangal
Maylis de Kerangal discusses her new novel, THE COOK.
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Story by Story: Talking with Margaret Renkl
Margaret Renkl discusses her forthcoming debut memoir-in-essays, LATE MIGRATIONS.
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ENOUGH: When Water Can’t Put It Out
A Rumpus series of work by women and non-binary people that engages with rape culture, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
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National Poetry Month Day 16: Diana Khoi Nguyen
The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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The Thread: The Unthought Known
The whole word suddenly fell apart, both as a concept, and as a sound.
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National Poetry Month Day 15: Ricardo Alberto Maldonado
The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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Rumpus Exclusive: Cover Reveal for Odes to Lithium
Shira Erlichman discusses creating the cover of her forthcoming debut, Odes to Lithium, plus an exclusive first look!
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When the Sh*t Hits the Fan: A Conversation with Percival Everett
Percival Everett discusses his newest work, THE BOOK OF TRAINING BY COLONEL HAP THOMPSON.
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National Poetry Month Day 14: Meg Day
The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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National Poetry Month Day 13: Leila Chatti
The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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National Poetry Month Day 12: Danez Smith
The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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What to Read When You Want to Celebrate Poetry
Rumpus editors share favorite poetry collections as we continue our celebration of National Poetry Month!
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Touch the Bear: Talking with Blair Hurley
Blair Hurley discusses her debut novel, THE DEVOTED.
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FUNNY WOMEN: How to Be Adorable for Him
Laugh at all his jokes. All of ‘em.
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National Poetry Month Day 11: Donika Kelly
The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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Pronk: On Still Life Painting and the Price of Showing Off
Everything is political. To believe otherwise is a form of willful ignorance.
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National Poetry Month Day 10: Jacques J. Rancourt
The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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Rumpus Original Fiction: Infatuation
Until it is awkward. Until it is disturbing. Until she cracks.
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Reimagining Jesus: A Conversation with Savannah Sipple
Savannah Sipple discusses her debut collection, WWJD AND OTHER POEMS.
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ENOUGH: A Fraying, Taut Rope
A Rumpus series of work by women and non-binary people that engages with rape culture, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
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National Poetry Month Day 9: Tacey M. Atsitty
The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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The Supplicant Undertaker
Is it too much to ask: a girl to want her father to keep his feet firmly in the soil of the living?
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National Poetry Month Day 8: Mai Der Vang
The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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Intersecting and Diverging Narratives: Talking with Michele Filgate
Michele Filgate discusses her forthcoming anthology, WHAT MY MOTHER AND I DON’T TALK ABOUT.
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National Poetry Month Day 7: Carl Phillips
The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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National Poetry Month Day 6: Elizabeth Acevedo
The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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National Poetry Month Day 5: Emily Skillings
The Rumpus celebrates National Poetry Month with new poems daily from poets we admire, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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What to Read When You’re Afraid of Growing Up
Kendra Allen shares a reading list to celebrate her debut essay collection, WHEN YOU LEARN THE ALPHABET.
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