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Posts Tagged: Kaveh Akbar
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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Ancient Voices, Language, Cats: Talking with Kaveh Akbar about Pilgrim Bell
To reduce a poem to a purely autobiographical, experiential reading feels limiting to me. To reduce a poem to an “aboutness” seems limiting to me. The poet Allen Grossman said, “A poem is about a thing the way a cat is about a house.”
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What to Read When: A Holiday Book-Gifting Guide
Rumpus recommendations for books to gift to friends and family this holiday season!
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Notable Online: 10/17–10/23
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Notable Online: 9/5–9/11
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Kaveh Akbar
Kaveh Akbar discusses his new collection, PILGRIM BELL.
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Notable Online: 8/22–8/28
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Notable Online: 8/1–8/7
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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What to Read When You’ve Made It Halfway Through 2021
Rumpus editors share forthcoming books they can’t wait to read!
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Why We Chose Kaveh Akbar’s Pilgrim Bell for The Rumpus Poetry Book Club
What we’re reading in our Poetry Book Club next month!
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Notable Online: 1/31–2/6
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Turn the Page, Release the Rage: Goodbye to 2020
Say goodbye to 2020 with Barrelhouse and The Rumpus!
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Notable Online: 12/6–12/12
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Notable Online: 8/9–8/15
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Notable Online: 6/7–6/13
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Notable Online: 5/17–5/23
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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The Rumpus National Poetry Month Project 2020
This April, be inspired, be moved, and celebrate poetry!
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The Rumpus Guide to AWP 2020
A selection of AWP 2020 panels, readings, and events that we are especially excited for!
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The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Danez Smith
Danez Smith discusses their new collection, HOMIE.
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On Beloveds, Birds, and the Expansiveness of Space: Talking with Paige Lewis
Paige Lewis discusses their debut collection of poetry, SPACE STRUCK.
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What to Read When: Rumpus Staff Favorites 2019
The Rumpus editorial staff selects our favorite pieces from 2019!
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Notable NYC: 11/16–11/22
Literary events in and around NYC this week!
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Notable Chicago: 9/6–9/12
Literary events in and around Chicago this week!
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Notable Chicago: 7/12–7/18
Literary events in and around Chicago this week!
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This Week in Essays
A weekly roundup of essays we’re reading online!
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National Poetry Month Day 25: Kaveh Akbar
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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The Rumpus Guide to AWP 2019
A selection of AWP 2019 panels, readings, and events that we are especially excited for!
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