#Poetry

Whether you’re a lifelong poetry reader or are looking for your first collection to pick up, we’ve got something for you! Our writers cover new poetry, the best poetry for every reader, and more.

24 of the Best Award-Winning Poetry Books

Explore the world of poetry and find your new favorite poet with this list of 24 of the best award-winning poetry books, including OBIT.

How Do The Themes Of Exile And Dispossession Feature In Mahmoud Darwish’s Poetry?

Mahmoud Darwish is a poet who encapsulates the experiences of Palestinians, tracing themes of exile, freedom, and dislocation.

Why I Used to Be Scared of Poetry (But Can’t Get Enough of It Now)

A reader shares their on-and-off relationship with poetry and what finally made the literary format so appealing for them.

8 Affrilachian Poetry Collections That Need to Be on Your TBR

Get to know Affrilachian poetry with this guide to outstanding reads, including Make Me Rain.

Why Is Vikram Seth’s Poetry A Refuge For “All You Who Sleep Tonight, Far From The Ones You Love”?

The highly celebrated Indian poet and novelist Vikram Seth's poetry offers the perfect salve for feelings of loneliness.

Lesser-Known Harlem Renaissance Writers

Here are eight plays, poetry collections, and novels by or featuring these lesser-known writers of the Harlem Renaissance.

Quiz: Plan Your Perfect Winter Vacation and We’ll Assign a Poem to Read

What goes better together than wintery chill and snuggling with books? Take the quiz to find your perfect cuddle buddy in book form!

Mary Oliver’s Poetry: Reading Her in the Worst of Times

Not knowing how to be useful in a dying world, one reader has looked to Mary Oliver’s poetry for answers and inspiration.

Emily Dickinson in Pop Culture

From kids' shows to hard rock bands, Emily Dickinson has influenced many different facets of pop culture. And it's just getting started.

9 Poetry Books That Capture The Black Experience

Read your way into outstanding collections of poetry that capture the beauty and the challenges of the Black experience.