Maya Angelou, considered one of the best poets in history, signs copies of "Maya Angelou: Letter to My Daughter" at Barnes & Noble in Union Square on October 30, 2008 in New York City. Poetry is a ...

First awarded in 1992, the Forward Prizes for Poetry are awarded for new poetry published in the U.K. and Ireland. For the ...

“Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,” by Adrienne Rich, is a blazing portrait of an artist and her work. Our critic A.O. Scott admires its craft — and its wildness. Isabella Cotier By A.O. Scott Poems don’t have ...

If the first principle of comedy is timing, the second is observation. Comic impersonators succeed only when they have internalized all their subjects’ subtleties of voice and mannerism, replicating ...

Andrea Gibson, known for their powerful poetry and performances, spent years exploring deep and political themes. They wrote openly about gender identity, love, social justice, and death, using honest ...

Birthdays are fantastic occasions, but who says you can’t celebrate friendship any day? Whether it’s with a warm friendship quote or a thoughtful gift (like a book about friendship), there are so many ...