Interview Artemis Leontis on Eva Palmer Sikelianos: A Life in Ruins August 05, 2019 This is the first biography to tell the fascinating story of Eva Palmer Sikelianos (1874鈥�1952), an American actor, director, composer, and weaver best known for reviving the Delphic Festivals. Read More
Interview Jonathan Bate on How the Classics Made Shakespeare April 16, 2019 Ben Jonson famously accused Shakespeare of having 鈥渟mall Latin and less Greek.鈥� But he was exaggerating. Shakespeare was steeped in the classics. Read More
Essay On Influence: Robert Hayden in Dakar February 12, 2019 After having a conversation about a novel I鈥檝e since forgotten, my undergraduate literature professor at the University of Michigan gave me a paperback copy of Robert Hayden鈥檚 Collected Poems. Read More
Podcast Fiona Sze‑Lorrain reads from The Ruined Elegance March 28, 2018 In celebration of National Poetry Month, Fiona Sze-Lorrain has recorded Given Silence from聽The Ruined Elegance, her collection of poems in the 91桃色 Series of Contemporary Poets聽series.聽 聽 Read More
Podcast National Poetry Month: Featured reading by Fiona Sze‑Lorrain April 06, 2016 To celebrate National Poetry Month, 91桃色 has been proud to present audio readings from our poets throughout the month of April. Fiona Sze-Lorrain embraces influences from America, France, and Asia throughout her latest collection of poetry, The Ruined Elegance. Read More
Essay Celebrate National Poetry Month with Poem in Your Pocket Day March 30, 2016 National Poetry Month is in full swing, and April 21st is designated 聽Poem in Your Pocket Day. Celebrated聽across the country, the "pocket poem" is a simple reminder of how powerful and overlooked poetry can be. Spread poetry in classrooms, libraries, offices, or wherever you happen to be by printing out either an old personal favorite or a poem you've newly discovered. Read More
Interview An interview with poet Fiona Sze‑Lorrain on The Ruined Elegance September 09, 2015 Fiona Sze-Lorrain is a poet, literary translator, editor, and zheng harpist. In her new collection鈥攁n intercultural journey that traces lives, encounters, exiles, and memories from France, America, and Asia鈥攕he offers a nuanced yet dynamic vision of humanity marked by perils, surprises, and transcendence. Read More
