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Decatur poets are building a literary renaissance
Central Illinoisans, I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of explaining to people that I do not live in a cornfield. Okay, ...
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South African Poetry Has a New Digital Archive - What's Behind the Project [analysis]
South African poetry, rich with history, has long been an underappreciated cornerstone of the country's cultural landscape. But a new free-to-access digital archive is helping change that.Focused on ...
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20 Essential Claude McKay Poems Everyone Should Read: A Deep Dive Into His Literary Legacy.
Claude McKay, one of the most influential figures in the Harlem Renaissance, left behind a rich collection of poetry that ...
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Discover Why ‘The Raven,’ Edgar Allan Poe’s Narrative Poem About a Distraught Lover and a Talking Bird, Remains an American Classic
Published on this day in 1845, the work used alliteration, internal rhyme and repetition to draw in readers, lending it a ...
The women taking their place at the Burns night top table
Despite more women becoming involved in Burns clubs in recent years, the top table at Burns suppers still tends to be ...
Guide to the classics: Aristotle’s Poetics is a bible for screenwriters – but it’s often misread
No other classic text has left such a mark on how we tell stories, create theatre, and structure film. But what does it ...
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This pharmacy prescribes poetry to help people through hard times
Customers who walk into the Poetry Pharmacy can find a poem or words of comfort to make them feel a bit better. NBC’s Kelly Cobiella reports in this week’s Sunday Spotlight.Jan. 5, 2025 ...