Hear prominent Chicagoans read Carl Sandburg’s iconic 1914 poem ‘Chicago’

The Carl Sandburg poem “Chicago” has been a beloved local anthem for more than a century. The 1914 poem, which coined the ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati's Civil War poets reflected the American spirit, gained respect from Lincoln

Dan Shannon of Anderson Township has created a national contest to find the best poem about America. Poet Thomas Buchanan Read wrote the famous Civil War poem “Sheridan’s Ride” in Cincinnati, first ...
The New York Times

Battle-Hardened Poets Fuel a Literary Revival in Ukraine

With verses that capture the raw emotions of the war and resonate deeply with the population, Ukrainian poets have emerged as some of the country’s most influential voices. By Constant Méheut and ...