Poetry and Literature
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|| Poet Laureate ||
On August 10, 2011, Philip Levine was named the the Library’s 18th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry.
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|| The Poetry Room ||
Take a virtual tour of the Library's Poetry Room in the Thomas Jefferson Building, and learn about the Poetry and Literature Center's benefactor, Gertrude Clarke Whittall.
|| Poet Laureate Programs ||
Favorite
Poem Project Americans
read and discuss their favorite poems ... a program from former
Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky.
American
Life in Poetry ...
a column on contemporary American poetry by former Poet Laureate
Ted Kooser.
A poem a day for American high schools ...
a program from former Poet Laureate Billy Collins.
Poetry for the Mind's Joy ... Poet Laureate Kay Ryan's 2010 program with community colleges.
|| Upcoming Events ||
Wednesday, February 1, Noon
Literary Birthday Celebration: Langston Hughes. Poets Dolores Kendrick and Evie Shockley celebrate the birthday of American poet Langston Hughes by reading selections from his work and discussing his influence on their own writing. This event will be held in the Library of Congress Whittall Pavilion.
Friday, February 3, 12:30 PM
Pizza and Poetry. Jehanne Dubrow reads and discusses Stateside, which lyrically details the experiences of a military wife. This event is free and open to military and civilian DoD personnel. It is suggested, but not required that guests RSVP at (301) 981-6454. This event will be held at Andrews Base Library in Maryland.
|| Featured Webcasts ||
A Celebration of American Poets Laureate with Charles Simic, Kay Ryan, Rita Dove, Billy Collins, and more (October 6, 2010) - 87 minutes
Poetry of Philip Levine & Dolores Kendrick (May 24, 2007) - 60 minutes
W.S. Merwin Opens the Literary Season (Oct. 25, 2010) - 64 minutes
W.S. Merwin Reads From His Works (Oct. 31, 2007) -
84 minutes
Witter Bynner Fellows Poetry Reading with Jill McDonough and Atsuro Riley (Feb. 18, 2010) - 82 minutes
Poetry Reading with Tony Hoagland and Lucia Perillo (filmed on Nov. 12, 2009) - 88 minutes
Poet Laureate Kay Ryan's Farewell Reading (filmed on May 26, 2010) - 61 minutes
