Still Wouldst Thou Sing: Nightingale by Paisley Rekdal
Figures from antiquity—those masks of learned, privileged poets—are rendered utterly contemporary, down to earth.
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The Tradition
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What to Read When You Need to Understand Structural Inequity
There are many types of burns, but there is the cooling stream of joy.
What to Read When: A Holiday Book-Gifting Guide
Rumpus editors share their favorite books to gift to friends and family!
Turning and Turning: Jericho Brown’s The Tradition
[T]his is a book in direct conversation with literary tradition.
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Franny Choi
Franny Choi discusses her new collection, SOFT SCIENCE.
What to Read When You Want to Celebrate Poetry
Rumpus editors share favorite poetry collections as we continue our celebration of National Poetry Month!
Gutting the Sonnet: A Conversation with Jericho Brown
Jericho Brown discusses his third collection, THE TRADITION.
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Ilya Kaminsky
Ilya Kaminsky discusses his new collection, DEAF REPUBLIC.
What to Read When You Want to Celebrate Black History
Rumpus editors share for their favorite writing that speaks to black history past, present, and future.
Rumpus Exclusive: Cover Reveal for Fieldnotes on Ordinary Love
Keith S. Wilson discusses the cover of his forthcoming debut, FIELDNOTES ON ORDINARY LOVE, plus an exclusive first look!
What to Read When 2019 Is Just Around the Corner
A list of books releasing in the first half of 2019 that we can't wait to read!