From the Archive: The Rumpus Inaugural Poems: Kaveh Akbar
Each day from January 7 to January 20, Rumpus Original Poems will feature poetry written in response to the coming presidential inauguration. Today's poem is from Kaveh Akbar.
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ENOUGH: How the President Broke Up My Marriage
A Rumpus series of work by women, trans, and nonbinary writers that engages with rape culture, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
Everything Is Malleable: Talking with Lauren Oyler
Lauren Oyler discusses her debut novel, FAKE ACCOUNTS.
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Kimberly Grey
Kimberly Grey discusses her new collection, SYSTEMS FOR THE FUTURE OF FEELING.
Pushing a Universe through a Keyhole: Year of the Monkey by Patti Smith
Still, Smith’s sadness does not serve to disintegrate her zeal for living.
Re-Contextualizing Dolly Parton in Her Full Glory: Talking with Sarah Smarsh
Sarah Smarsh discusses her new book, SHE COME BY IT NATURAL.
From the Editors: Election 2020
Rumpus editors share their thoughts, fears, and concerns around the impending election.
The World Is on Fire: Living Weapon by Rowan Ricardo Phillips
A democratic art, the poet says, will take us through. Come November, vote.
Beyond Anger and Sorrow: On Poetry, Pleasure, Politics, and Offense
A poetry of coalition building: how would that sound?
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Mary-Kim Arnold
Mary-Kim Arnold discusses her new poetry collection, THE FISH & THE DOVE.