In just 20 words — counting the title, which is central to the poem’s meaning — Pound finds an echo of serene natural beauty ...
A new book of essays by the celebrated classicist captures her excitement for her subject matter and the surprising range of ...
Each week during Australian Poetry Month, a poet walks us through one of their works. Here, the 17-year-old poet reflects on ...
From the Odyssey to conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, we can see how poetry fills the gap when ordinary ways of writing or speaking aren’t enough, says Guardian chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins ...
Kangana Ranaut reacted to Sharmila Tagore’s reservations on 'Vande Mataram,' expressing shock at her 'limiting' view. Kangana ...
Kangana Ranaut has reacted to Sharmila Tagore's comments on 'Vande Mataram'. The actress said the song should not be viewed ...
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Review of "Eyes of Blades" by Chioma Chika Ibekwe

Chioma Chika Ibekwe’s “Eyes of Blades” takes on one of the most difficult subjects a poet can approach, female genital cutting, and does so with a controlled, elegiac restraint that serves the ...
The Chicago founder of poetry slams is donating his personal mementos to the Newberry Library. The Poetry Slam’s history is still being written, with the next event this Sunday at the Green Mill.
Tagore recently raised concerns about parts of ‘Vande Mataram’ that she felt may not align with the beliefs of people who ...
Mixed Metaphors' gets down to the brass tracks of translation in a tongue-in-cheek style. Daisy Rockwell’s book discusses the ...
Sharmila Tagore said some verses of Vande Mataram may trouble followers of monotheistic faiths. Kangana Ranaut replied that ...