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Regina Marler on Ted Hughes’ Letters

Regina Marler / Truthdig Nov 22, 2008 A new volume of the late poet's correspondence sheds fresh light on the anguish and art of Sylvia Plath. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Gore Vidal Blasts Racism Claim

BLANK Nov 11, 2008 Gore Vidal, racist? Au contraire, the renowned author asserts in this response to a recent piece on The Huffington Post that claimed Vidal had a problem with Barack Obama's bid for the White House because of the president-elect's race. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Jane Ciabattari on Emily Dickinson’s Friendship With Abolitionist

BLANK Sep 12, 2008 A new book by Brenda Wineapple sheds light on the little-known relationship of the reclusive genius poet with one of America's most fervent radicals. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Jabari Asim: Epithetical Distinctions

Jabari Asim / Truthdig Jan 9, 2007 One of the poets credited with giving birth to rap music gives us another take on the most taboo racial epithet of them all. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

For China, a Criminally Funny Poem

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2007 When Qin Zhongfei took 10 minutes to scribble down a satirical poem about local bureaucrats, he had no idea it would land him a month in jail -- a sign that free expression still languishes in China, despite hopes that President Hu Jintao's economic reforms would translate to a more open society. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Paul Cummins: Writing Poetry Beats Armed Robbery

Paul Cummins / Truthdig Jan 4, 2007 An enrichment program for incarcerated L.A. youths is proving that non-punitive rehabilitation can and does work. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )