Poesia

A list of seven poetry books is highlighted for readers this month.

29 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA

A poetry reading at the American Poetry Museum in Washington D.C. brought The Daughter Industry to life through audience participation.

Rap icon Gloc-9, whose real name is Aristotle Pollisco, will launch seven poetry chapbooks titled Makata Sa Pinas at the Philippine Book Festival on March 12, 2026. The event marks a reexamination of his discography through poetry, in collaboration with Everything’s Fine press. The chapbooks explore personal, storytelling, and political themes from his 28-year career.

08 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Award-winning writers Jon Miller and LG Thomson will host the WordHaus event, a cabaret of poetry and prose, at the Ceilidh Place in Ullapool on March 27. They will be joined by poets Cáit O’Neill McCullagh and Lynn Valentine. The event aims to create a lively space for audience connection with performers.

Two authors from the Upper Valley have published new works drawing from their lived experiences in different parts of the world. Ivy Schweitzer's poetry collection 'Dividing Rivers' explores her identity and biases, while Ezzedine C. Fishere's novel 'Nightfall in Cairo' reflects Egypt's political unrest. Both books highlight the power of literature to convey personal and cultural narratives.

16 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

O congressista democrata Eric Swalwell, candidato a governador da Califórnia, enfrenta burburinho por um suposto poema erótico que escreveu aos 19 anos. A peça, intitulada 'Hungover From Burgundy', descreve um encontro apaixonado e tem circulado amplamente. Sua equipe de campanha descartou com humor.