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Think of this as a virtual shelf-talker

By Levi Stahl ⋅ March 31, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

21 poets recommend 21 new and recent books of poetry. ‘Nuff said, right?

Poetry to go

By Levi Stahl ⋅ February 27, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Q: What’s the quality you love in a poem?

A: The feeling of unresolved conflict: a clash of forces that is becoming apparent as you move through the poem. When you get to the end of the poem, you are vibrating with that sense of unfinished business.

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