How is reading poetry like mountain climbing? To aid in your endeavor to reach poetic summits, find the metaphoric handholds and footholds that will enable you to ascend to poetic pinnacles in this amazingly comprehensive glossary of poetic terms.... Read More

Walt Whitman wanted to create an original, distinctly American form and style. Leaves of Grass is his visionary collection of poetry celebrating his belief in democracy and the individual’s place in it.... Read More

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. So, we’re shining a light on this important topic with a piece by guest essayist David Winn on Laurie Halse Anderson’s books "Speak" and "Shout."... Read More

If you're expecting macaroons, you'll have to wait until after dinner. What does macaronic really mean, then? To find out... Read More

The phrase "I took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference," is typically seen as an anthem of independence. But the closing... Read More

Poetry is as old as history itself. But it's often seen as confounding or frivolous. Discover how to bring this ancient literary form to life.... Read More

This Fun & Fancy Word Tintinnabulation is an onomatopoeic word. You know, words that sound like what they mean. Edgar Allan Poe celebrates the sonic overtones of tintinnabulation in his poem The Bells.... Read More

Having survived a harrowing journey through silence, she reclaimed her voice and became one of the most prolific women in history. Her poem, Still I Rise, encapsulates the courage and resilience that defines her work.... Read More