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The Hurting Kind’s epigraph, a quote from Argentine poet Alejandra Pizarnik [implores] us to “Sing as if nothing were wrong. / Nothing is wrong.” When we read Limón, we can almost believe that.
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How do we face the world and also love the world? That’s one of the questions of my life, maybe.
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We share our twenty-one most-read pieces of 2021!
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With Sarah Ghazal Ali, Erin L. McCoy, and Tawanda Mulalu.
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Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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I am the hurting kind. I keep searching for proof.
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A weekly roundup of essays we’re reading online!
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Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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This April, be inspired, be moved, and celebrate poetry!
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With Lilly Dancyger, Sari Botton, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, and Christine Taylor.
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In its imagery and mood, the collection feels distinctly April.
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The Rumpus editorial staff selects our favorite pieces from 2020!
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We share our twenty most-read pieces of 2020!
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And so it is an exorcism, yes, but also a song.
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Molly McCully Brown and Susannah Nevison discuss their work.
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Carla Rachel Sameth shares a reading list to celebrate ONE DAY ON THE GOLD LINE.
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Shuly Xóchitl Cawood shares a reading list to celebrate A SMALL THING TO WANT.
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We celebrate National Poetry Month with new poems daily, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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A selection of AWP 2020 panels, readings, and events that we are especially excited for!
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A look back at the books we’ve reviewed in 2019!
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Literary events in and around the Bay Area this week!
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Literary events in and around Chicago this week!
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Literary events in and around NYC this week!
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Rumpus editors share a Mother’s Day reading list to challenge traditional views of motherhood!
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Limón’s ability to express her speaker’s connection to the earth, her desire to bring forth life in all its forms, is breathtaking.
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Rumpus editors share their favorite books to gift to friends and family!
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Kyle Dargan discusses his new collection, ANAGNORISIS.
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Literary events in and around the Twin Cities this week!
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Literary events in and around NYC this week!
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