Gertrude Stein's style was based on her linguistically hybrid past, reflecting the questioning of language that was prevalent in the early 20th century.

May 2, 2010 - Alan Foljambe

Melanctha constantly sought acceptance and found her worth in the eyes of others. When she meets Campbell a relationship blossoms that causes her to amend her ways.

Nov 4, 2008 - Jennifer M. Willhite

Brief biography of Greek poet Sappho, one of the greatest poets of ancient Greece, with work recovered from nine books of poetry fragments.

Aug 27, 2009 - Tel Asiado

Amiri Baraka lost his New Jersey poet laureateship when the Anti-Defamation League denounced Baraka's anti-Semitism in "Somebody Blew Up America."

Dec 4, 2007 - Linda Sue Grimes

Yahia Lababidi and Alex Stein have embarked on series of literary conversations about Charles Baudelaire, Franz Kafka, and how readers connect with authors.

Jan 15, 2011 - Alex Sharp

Luciano Iacobelli has been a poet, playwright, publisher and promoter for over 25 years. He is a driving force behind the lively spoken word scene in Toronto, Canada.

Dec 31, 2009 - Frank Giorno

Many writers suffer from writer's block from time time. Sometimes inspiration can come from unlikely sources - prompts. Here is how to use them and where to find them.

Feb 23, 2010 - Lisa Marie Basile

Maya Angelou is widely known as a poet. However, her oral delivery of a story is raw with energy and rich with endless passion.

Aug 4, 2009 - Rhonda Campbell

Vachel Lindsay was born November 10, 1879, in Springfield, Illinois.

Nov 6, 2007 - Linda Sue Grimes

Shiki lived in the modern Meiji Era Tokyo when traditional Japanese poetry faced extinction. Bed stricken, he poured all his energy into reform.

Oct 8, 2011 - Carmen Sterba

Writing poetry is easy. Writing good poetry, however, takes practice, patience, and a lot of tinkering. Here are three things to consider during the editing process.

Mar 29, 2010 - Matt Ferrara

This weekend, Astoria, the Northwest's oldest port, will host its 14th year of poetry, music and workshops in honor of its West Coast seafaring history.

Feb 23, 2011 - Jan Lee

Is getting lost in fiction or enjoying a poem merely escapism or is there more to it than that? Why do people love to read - and why are people driven to write?

Jan 21, 2010 - Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Burns' 715 extant letters reveal the egalitarian political observer of the Scottish Enlightenment behind the Romantic poet's distilling of human nature.

Sep 20, 2010 - Margaret Woodward

A brief profile of Italian painter, Franco Paisio, who makes his home in Sydney, Australia. Paisio is also a poet and has published four poetry books.

Nov 4, 2011 - Theresa Sjoquist

Michael Blumenthal - award winning poet, an author, educator, lawyer, psychoanalyst and editor, views himself as "just an ordinary guy from the States".

Oct 13, 2011 - Lesley Lanir

Eight Pegs by poet, Tony Curtis, has been brought out by the enterprising publishers, Mulfran in their Mulfran Miniatures,illustrated by Rozanne Hawksley.

Feb 10, 2012 - Duncan McGibbon

If you're searching for a small city that features a great art scene or creative mecca for poets and writers, consider these inspiring places that have plenty to offer.

Jan 5, 2010 - Adrienne Lumb

Many people who write poetry believe they could never muster the courage to read it in public. This article suggests ways of making it not only possible but enjoyable.

Jun 15, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

How does poetry work, and what allows us to distinguish a poem from a piece we would classify as prose?

Aug 16, 2007 - Maria Luisa Antonaya