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MSU English scholar celebrates debut poetry book with virtual launch
13+ min ago (414+ words) Mississippi State University English Instructor Brett Hanley will celebrate the publication of her debut poetry collection "I Was Your Bird" with a virtual book launch and reading on July 15 at 6 p. m. Hosted by Jack Leg Press, the online celebration features Hanley…...
R. I. P. Andy Warhol, You Would Have Loved ear
55+ min ago (417+ words) PAZ: Yes. ATVAN: Yes. PAZ: Baths. ATVAN: Showers. Is there anything you regret not doing? PAZ: I wish I had been a more respectful child. ATVAN: I try not to regret. What was your first job? PAZ: Farm Assistant. ATVAN:…...
Ratoghar Lit Fest weaves poetry, heritage and city together
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (507+ words) The Rising Nepal Ratoghar Lit Fest weaves poetry, heritage and city together By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, July 2: The Ratoghar Literature Festival concluded, exploring the themes of culture, heritage and the city. Organised by the Ratoghar Foundation, the celebration unfolded…...
Allen Ginsberg Centenary Celebration at Boulder Bookstore
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (370+ words) Renowned poet Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) broke boundaries both poetically and culturally throughout his legendary career. He travelled throughout the world challenging complacency and needling governments while exploring spiritual practices. Ginsberg's connections to Boulder began when Ch'gyam Trungpa Rinpoche requested Ginsberg along…...
Poetry, community and memory: Avery library celebrates fifth annual poetry contest winners
9+ hour, 58+ min ago (1020+ words) After the ceremony, John Ray, third-place winner in the adult division, jots notes in a book about poetry writing. Joy Hollingsworth launched the Spring Poetry Contest five years ago as a librarian assistant at Avery County Morrison Public Library. NEWLAND…...
The Forgotten Bestseller That Understood Male Loneliness Before The Internet Did
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (196+ words) The 1950s Bestseller That Saw Today's Male Loneliness Coming (Picture Credit - Instagram) The Man in The Gray Flannel Suit (Picture Credit - Reddit) The title itself became shorthand for conformity, but the book is not merely an attack on corporate sameness. It…...
Before there was America, there was an enslaved Black woman's poetry
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (856+ words) Three years before the Declaration of Independence was signed, an enslaved Black woman published a small book of poetry. Her name was Phillis Wheatley. "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral" was well-received and garnered the attention of future president…...
A Dreamlike Journey Through Emotion and Imagination: Derek Oldfield Unveils The Silence of Melting
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (140+ words) The Silence of Melting stands out as a contemporary exploration of abstract poetry, offering a fresh perspective for both seasoned poetry readers and those new to the genre. Its dream inspired approach allows readers to engage with the text in…...
Bristol poet Kate Noakes to headline Cardigan Cellar Bards event
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (259+ words) The Cellar Bards of Cardigan will host Bristol poet Kate Noakes on 10th July for an evening of poetry readings from her latest works. Cardigan's Cellar Bards' last event before the summer break will feature the Bristol-based poet, Kate Noakes. The…...
Poetic Manifestation Invites Readers Into a Personal Journey Thro
16+ hour, 56+ min ago (404+ words) ugh Life and Emotion The National Law Review Poetic Manifestation Invites Readers Into a Personal Journey Through Life and Emotion Poetic Manifestation by Robert J. Nugent Robert J. Nugent shares an intimate collection of poetry that reflects love, loss, hope, and personal…...