“Poetry is the art of compression, of saying in a few well-chosen words, enhanced with rhythm and musicality of language what ...

Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,” by Adrienne Rich, is a blazing portrait of an artist and her work. Our critic A.O. Scott admires its ...

Poetry has slowly become more political, and justifiably so. In a time of turmoil, words have the incredible power to soothe or to exacerbate a situation. They also have the power to ignite ...

Explore the powerful poetry of former New America Fellows Sarah Kay and Clint Smith, reflecting on culture and the transformative power of words.