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Featured Poet
The Voice of the Ancient Bard, from William Blake's Songs of Innocence and of experience .
Suggestions
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General Poetry Resources
- Modern American PoetryPoems, historical background, and analysis, focused on modern American poetry. Framingham State University.
- NPR Books: PoetryReviews of recently published poetry, and poetry news. National Public Radio.
- PEN Poetry Series"Once a week, the PEN Poetry Series publishes work by emerging and established writers from coast to coast." Subscribe to receive a weekly poem by email.
- Poet Laureate Consultant in PoetryExplore resources on current poet laureate, learn about the position, and find information on past laureates. Library of Congress.
- Poetry Foundation"[A]n independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture." Publisher of Poetry magazine.
- Poetry Society of AmericaWeb site includes a blog, information on awards and programs, audio recordings, and features such as Birds and Bards.
- Poetry Translation CenterTranslation into English of contemporary works from living African, Asian, and Latin American poets. Browse by poet or poem. Podcasts of original and translated work are available.
- Poets.org: From the Academy of American PoetsSearch poetry database by poet, to find biographies and works, or poem. Audio and video recordings, as well as essays and interviews. Academy of American Poets.
Poetry in Boston and Massachusetts
Poetry Out Loud
- Favorite Poem ProjectFavorite Poem Project's video archive. Boston University, the Library of Congress, and others.
Recordings of Americans reading and talking about their favorite poems. Web site also includes information about associated books and DVDs, and resources for educators. - Poetry Magazine PodcastA free monthly podcast from the editors of Poetry. "The editors go inside the pages of Poetry, talking to poets and critics, debating the issues, and sharing their poem selections with listeners."