The Poetry of Saving Lives: Anthologies About Sickness & Healing
Scholar Sarah Stewart shares insights from her research on poetry and illness, with highlights from the Poets House collection.
Category: Lists
Book Report: Scottish Contemporary Poetry
By Sarah Stewart, Poets House Doctoral Intern
Posted Apr 10, 2019
Sarah Stewart, a PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh, discusses her favorite poetry books by authors from her native country.
Book Report: Poetry Picks for Women’s History Month
Posted Mar 8, 2019
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Poets House staff pick their favorite poetry books that take on gender, history, and power.
Book Report: Literary New Year’s Resolutions
Posted Dec 31, 2018
The Poets House staff share their personal goals and plans for reading, writing, and literary doings in 2019.
Quiz: Medicinal Herb or Literary Magazine?
By Amanda Glassman, Librarian and Archivist
Posted Nov 21, 2018
Do you know your Sow’s Ear from your Lady’s Mantle? Quiz yourself on lit mags that belong on a witch’s shopping list.
Book Report: Haunted (Poets) House
Posted Oct 29, 2018
In honor of Halloween, the Poets House staff pick the contemporary poetry books that haunt us.