Jun 28 Songwriter Leonard Cohen Discusses Fame, Poetry and Getting Older Poet, novelist, and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has achieved almost iconic status amidst a huge global fan club. His music, which was especially popular in the 70s and 80s, is famous for its emotionally rich and poetic lyrics. His work is… Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch Songwriter Leonard Cohen Discusses Fame, Poetry and Getting Older The NewsHour's poetry series looks at iconic writer and poet Leonard Cohen who discusses the difference between writing a song and a poem, and explains why "Out of the thousands who are known or want to be known as poets,… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch Student Competition Spurs Interest in Poetry Students compete in National Poetry Out Loud, the first annual poetry recitation contest. Jeffrey Brown reports. Continue watching
May 12 Watch Poet Visits Hurricane-Ravaged Birthplace Born in Gulfport, Miss., poet Natasha Trethewey recently returned to the coast of Mississippi to witness the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the landmarks she elegized in her book "Native Guard."… Continue watching
May 09 Watch Editor of “Oxford Book of American Poetry” Discusses the Anthology The editor of the newly revised "Oxford Book of American Poetry," David Lehman discusses his decision to include more African American poets and the disconnect between the creation and the consumption of poetry. Continue watching
May 04 Claudia Emerson Wins Pulitzer Prize for Poetry Claudia Emerson, a professor at the University of Mary Washington, discuses winning the Pulitzer for her book "Late Wife," a compilation of poems about loves lost, marriage and divorce. Continue reading
May 04 Watch Claudia Emerson Wins Pulitzer Prize for Poetry Claudia Emerson, a professor at the University of Mary Washington, discuses winning the Pulitzer for her book "Late Wife," a compilation of poems about loves lost, marriage and divorce. Continue watching