From classics to modern masterpieces, these great poetry books—recommended by poets themselves—belong on your bookshelf.

The lines above are from Professor Bade Ajuwon’s, ‘Ogun’s Iremoje: A Philosophy of Living and Dying’, taken from Sandra Barnes’ ‘Africa’s Ogun: Old World and New’. It is a chant (Ìrèmòje) by one ...

Sorin Cerin is an important existentialist poet of the 21st century, philosopher, creator of Coaxialism, the author of the monumental work entitled: " Wisdom Collection", is considered to be one of ...

People are often interconnected with places across time, a key artistic tenet for Paducah native and poet Marissa Davis. Her west Kentucky upbringing influences her acclaimed debut book “End of ...

Lafcadio Hearn, aka Koizumi Yakumo, began his life in Greece, but became one of the most important international literary figures of Japan.

As Kansas poet laureate, Traci Brimhall curated new works from Kansas poets to showcase at the state fair. (Traci Brimhall) Kansas poet laureate Traci Brimhall is offering poetic sustenance to Kansas ...