Celebrate one of Massachusetts’s greatest poets in the town that inspired him.
The Blast Interview: Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman of “Howl”
Oct. 1, 2010 Leave a Comment
Youthful, rebellious, exuberance
The Lizard Lounge slam team and the sport of competitive poetry
Sept. 1, 2010 Leave a Comment
Cambridge team completes nationally
The words we’ve been waiting for
June 10, 2010 2 Comments
Patricia Smith explores how poetry transforms our lives and connects us to one another
Man-to-man and more with poet and author Nick Flynn
Feb. 7, 2010 Leave a Comment
“The Ticking is the Bomb” author reflects
Oh my Iyeoka
Feb. 25, 2009 Leave a Comment
Looking for something inspirational and a bit international? Check out Iyeoka Okoawo. This woman is an artist of an up and coming genre, known only as “poetry slam.” It’s a genre where poetry is read in a rhythmic conduct along with a soulful motif. It can be very inspiring, and it touches the soul. Iyeoka [...]
The Phoenix and the Turtle
Oct. 17, 2008 Leave a Comment
The Phoenix and the Turtle is an allegorical poem about the death of ideal love. It is widely considered to be one of William Shakespeare’s most obscure works.