New York Post

‘Viral’ 2nd-century text suggests modern poetry arose much earlier

Rediscovered archaeological evidence has revealed a "viral" lyric that may have given rise to today's popular lyrical poetry -- that is, mainstream music. José Miguel Noguera Celdrán Carpe whatever.
The Daily Princetonian

Poetry now: Insights from a poet on the art form’s place today

April is National Poetry Month, a time to honor poetry in all forms and poets from all backgrounds. In honor of the celebration, Princeton Professor of Poetry Lynn Melnick offered reflections on the ...
The Atlantic

Forms of Japanese Poetry

COMPRESSION is one pole of Japanese poetry; the other is richness of imagery and language. Because the imagery is traditional, the poet need only suggest in brief strokes. Because the poems are short, ...