Poetry Jul 17 The rage and rebellion of the Detroit riots, captured in one poem Fifty years ago this month, a protest in Detroit turned into a riot, which turned into five days of violence that left dozens dead, thousands arrested and a city engulfed in flames. The poem "They Feed They Lion" chronicles the… By Elizabeth Flock
Poetry Sep 05 A poet’s ode to the meaning of work Philip Levine wrote 20 collections of verse, won a Pulitzer Prize and served as Poet Laureate of the United States. Yet he always considered his main mission was to document and honor the lives of working-class people. By Mary Jo Brooks
Arts Feb 16 Watch 3:03 Remembering Philip Levine, writer of poetic odes to honest work By PBS NewsHour
Arts Feb 15 Former U.S. poet laureate Philip Levine dies at 87 Philip Levine, a former auto worker turned acclaimed poet, died Saturday. He was 87. His death was caused by complications from pancreatic cancer, the New York Times reported. Levine was perhaps best known for tackling the world of the… By Carey Reed
Apr 27 Carol Ann Duffy and Philip Levine, U.K. and U.S. Poets Laureate, on Being Public Face for ‘Solitary Act’ Carol Ann Duffy, Philip Levine… Continue reading
Jan 12 Philip Levine Recalls Life at the Factory Philip Levine is author of some 20 volumes of verse and one of the nation's most honored poets, with a Pulitzer and numerous other prizes. But he started life in Detroit working in auto plants, sometimes waiting in line for… Continue reading
Jan 12 Tuesday on the NewsHour: Philip Levine By Tom LeGro At 82, Philip Levine is author of some 20 volumes of verse and is one of the nation’s most honored poets with a Pulitzer Prize and numerous other awards. But he started life in Detroit, working in auto plants… Continue reading