Arts Jan 10 Charles Simic, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, dies at 84 The death of Simic, the country’s poet laureate from 2007-2008, was confirmed Monday by executive editor Dan Halpern at Alfred A. Knopf.
Poetry Sep 26 Charles Simic Reads ‘Sunday Papers’ and ‘Evening Walk’ In August 2007, Charles Simic was named U.S. Poet Laureate. Simic, whose work is known for its surrealism, dark humor and irony, is the author of 18 books of poetry. His most recent volume, "My Noiseless Entourage," was published in…
Poetry Sep 26 Charles Simic: From Belgrade to Poet Laureate Charles Simic was named Poet Laureate last month by the Library of Congress. Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, he has authored 18 books and won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer. Simic reflects on his craft.
Sep 26 Watch Charles Simic: From Belgrade to Poet Laureate Charles Simic was named Poet Laureate last month by the Library of Congress. Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, he has authored 18 books and won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer. Simic reflects on his craft. Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch Poetry: Halloween Former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky offers a poem about the masks we wear. Continue watching