From classics to modern masterpieces, these great poetry books—recommended by poets themselves—belong on your bookshelf.

The Key to Everything,” by Margaret A. Brucia, is the first biography of May Swenson, a poet who fashioned her own unique ...

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Amelia Loulli has won the Seamus Heaney First Collection Poetry Prize 2025, supported by the Atlantic Philanthropies and run ...

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There is undoubtedly much truth in Wilbur’s observation; it would be even more convincing if his own not-too-difficult poetry offered more honest pleasure. The Old Themes.

Deep South Books Deep South has, furthermore, made a particular impression by fostering a unique aesthetic in South African poetry through its investments in typography and design.

To some contemporary writers, one might consider a shopping list of milk, eggs, oats and tea a form of poetry. Classicists will look towards narrative epics by the likes of Homer, Virgil and Dante ...

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Brad Walrond and Cheryl Clarke's groundbreaking new poetry collections offer profound insights into Black American experiences, culture and identity.

Books we’re reading and loving in December: This book of modern poetry is a must-read Globe staff Published December 6, 2024 Updated April 7, 2025 Comments ...