Pope’s poem suggests years of philosophical meditation. Actually, he wrote it when he was twelve. Among modern poets, D.H.

On February 25, 1883, 140 years ago, The New York Sun published a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850–1919). She called it “The Way of the World,” but we at the Sun retitled it “Solitude,” sent her $5, ...

Maya Angelou’s legacy goes beyond the body of work she shared with the world during her lifetime. Her legacy as one of the greatest writers of all time also embodies the ability she had to hold on to ...