Articles related to "Women Poets"



Emily Dickinson: The Men in Her Life
Whether Emily Dickinson had lovers is still a mystery, however there were a number of men that may have influenced her intense and passionate poetry.
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Aemilia Lanyer: Redeeming Women Through Faith & Poetry (pt. 1)
This provides an introduction to the life and writings of the English renaissance poet Aemilia Lanyer.
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African American Poet Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley was snatched from her homeland at the age of seven and brought to the New World as a slave. She proved to be of superior intelligence and talent.
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Celebrating African American Women Poets
Discussion of the significance of celebrating African American women poets during National Poetry Month and beyond.
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Classic Authors: Emily Dickinson
The first in a series about classic authors, the article contains a brief biography of Emily Dickinson.
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GWENDOLYN BROOKS: 1st African American to receive Pulitzer Prize
A profile of Gwendolyn Brooks, who became the first African American to receive the Pulitzer Prize in 1950.
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Maya Angelou: Sows Legends and Harvests History With Spirited Poetry
Readers may enjoy touching heart, mind and soul with this poetic voice of Maya Angelou's! Her poetry flourishes with the spirit filled with wisdom and fire. Merry Holidays!
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Mona Van Duyn: The First U.S. Woman Poet Laureate
One of the most exciting facts about Mona Van Duyn is that she was the first woman Poet Laureate of the United States.
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Review of Anne Sexton's "Her Kind"
The poem "Her Kind" began life as "Night Voice on a Broomstick" and underwent several transformations before Sexton settled on the poem that became her signature piece.
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Women's Poetry - Why?
A reflection on the state of women's poetry in the world today.
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The Business of Poetry
Learn tips and tools for writing and publishing poetry from an expert. America Online's Eileen Malone has published widely in many different literary fields. Her advice column reaches writers around the world.
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'Waking the Dead'
An analysis of the problems inherent in rediscovering and 'rewriting' the lives of nineteenth century women poets.
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"Poetry is not a Luxury"
Discussion of Audre Lorde's essay, "Poetry is Not a Luxury."
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Snapshot - Henniker
Henniker, New Hampshire is the subject of "Snapshot" this month. Read about the people and places of a beautiful and unique town.
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Writers Alice and Phoebe Cary
A brief look at the lives and careers of the Cary sisters, Alice and Phoebe, from Cincinnati, Ohio.
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A New, Bigger Room of Our Own
Two award-winning zines on the Net, Perihelion and Conspire, devote their February issue to women writers.
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Feminism in the Ancient World
Feminism is the movement which promotes a belief in the social, economic, and political equality of the sexes.
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In Search of Poetry at Home
I went to look for poetry in my hometown. Come and see what I discovered.
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An Examination of a Slave Girl About Poetry
The idea that a black female slave born in Africa could compose poems in English was preposterous to many people in early America. So she had to pass a test.
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Wild Child - Paola Bilbrough (an interview)
Australian/New Zealand poet, Paola Bilbrough, discusses her work and life with Billy Marshall Stoneking.
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Browning's Elizabeth Barrett
Brief biography and works of English poet Elizabeth Barrett Bowning, famous for "Sonnets from the Portuguese."
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Can Digital Literature Be Poetry?
We've come a long way from the days when a "real poet" wrote only long-hand, perhaps transcribing a precious finished piece by typewriter.
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Finding New Ways to Honor Classic Traditions: African American Women's Literature in 2004 and Beyond
Where is this topic going? Find out where we'll start, and how we can be in resonance about where the journey should go from there.
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Language for a New Century: A Review
Language for a New Century (W.W. Norton, 2008) is an exceptional anthology of contemporary Middle Eastern and Asian poetry featuring over 400 poems from 61 countries.
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Narrative Beginnings I I I
How do poets subtly introduce background information to a narrative while maintaining poetic integrity? In Les Murray’s gritty drama, Fredy Neptune, photos help.
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Phillis Wheatley: First African American Poet
That a young black slave girl could write like a John Milton was not a fact easily digested back in Colonial America, when slaves were considered something less than human. Even Thomas Jefferson showed disdain for Phillis’ writing.
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Sylvia Plath: Another Sad Subject (Part Two)
Critical essay on Sylvia Plath (Part Two of Two)

And Still I Rise
In honor of National Poetry Month an essay protraying the benefits of courage and determination by being influence by a poem of Maya Angelou, 2nd Renaissance Poet, "Still I Rise."
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Dropping in on Ruth Daigon
Ruth Daigon is second to none when it comes to tips for poets.
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The Poetic Voice of Christina Conrad
The poetry and art of performance poet, dramatist and artist, Christina Conrad, New Zealand's leading exponent of "art brut".
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Off the Page, On the Stage : Poetry and Performance
Poet, Liz Hall-Downs examines the "literary caberet" and looks at how the mingling of artists and creative thinkers has helped to counteract the isolation of solitary creation and encouraged the formation of literary movements that have gone on to influence societal values and perceptions.
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