Edited and translated by Piotr Sommer (NHC Fellow, 2004–05) An anthology of American poetry, the heroes of which are the poets: Ashbery, Berryman, Cage, Cummings, Ginsberg, Kleinzahler, Koch, Lowell, O'Hara, Reznikoff; American painter Jane Freilicher, and the authors – Polish and Piotr Sommer. Matched thirteen.
By Olga Gonçalves (NHC Fellow, 1980–81)
Given the secondary position of persons of African descent throughout their history in America, it could reasonably be argued that all efforts of creative writers from that group are forms of protest. The intention of protest literature was—and remains—to show inequalities among races and socio-economic groups in America and to encourage a transformation in the … Continued
This webinar takes teachers step by step through Langston Hughes’ poetry to aid them in teaching the work of this literary giant. It analyzes some popular and lesser known works that demonstrate the breadth of Hughes’ work.
Every single year, from first grade all the way up to senior year, we heard about one man: Ruben Darío. Growing up in Nicaragua, where this internationally renowned poet/writer is from, one would expect that. We covered his biography life’s works multiple times in our literature classes. I recognized his undeniable talent, but somehow I … Continued
Hearing Lucille Clifton’s poem “won’t you celebrate with me” at a celebration of her work is the Humanities Moment that offered both comfort and a model for how to navigate life as a Black academic. I was a new English professor and was unprepared for the isolation I felt in the academy when a senior … Continued