Joseph Brodsky: The Soviet poet who loved America — and distrusted ‘equality’
“Illness and death are probably the only thing that the tyrant has in common with his subject. In this sense alone, the nation benefits from being run by the old man.” Those words, written by Joseph Brozky in 1986, drips with irony. “To be ruled by nobody,” Brozky wrote. Brozky, an exiled Russian poet, knew […]
Nikki Giovanni, Poet and Literary Celebrity, Has Died at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — Poet, author, educator, and speaker Nikki Giovanni rose from debt to publish her first book to explore everything from racism and love to space travel. He was a literary celebrity for decades, sharing his frank and conversational views on things. Mortality, died. She was 81 years old. Giovanni, the subject of […]
Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet of the Black Arts Movement, dies aged 81 | Poetry
Nicky Giovanni, the award-winning American poet who emerged as one of the leading voices of the black arts movement in the 1960s, has died at the age of 81. Giovanni passed away on Monday after being diagnosed with cancer for the third time, his friend, writer Renee Watson, told NPR in a statement. Poet Kwame […]
Remains found in Notre-Dame Cathedral excavations could belong to famous French poet
Since the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France on April 15, 2019, a massive restoration project has been underway. In addition to the reconstruction, archaeologists have explored the site and unearthed thousands of ancient artifacts. The discovery of an artifact does not necessarily mean we have answers – more research and study […]
Powerball jackpot winner Edwin Castro goes public with poet, model girlfriend Payten Vincent in cozy Instagram posts
Love affair in wealthy circles. Billionaire Powerball winner Edwin Castro and his new self-proclaimed poet and bikini model girlfriend enjoyed a romantic date night on Wednesday, first time The couple appeared in public as a couple. Payten Vincent, 24, posed for photos alongside the California-born jackpot winner at the event hosted by fashion mogul Giorgio […]
Washington Post hits ‘controversial poet’ Francis Scott Key after namesake Baltimore bridge collapses
It didn’t take long for the Washington Post to reconsider the history of Francis Scott Key, the “controversial poet” whose namesake bridge in Baltimore suffered a catastrophic collapse. All eyes were on Charm City after a cargo ship crashed into a support beam of the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning. It is estimated […]
Mercedes de Acosta: The poet who had affairs with the 20th century’s most famous women | Books
SHe was a “violent lesbian” who had affairs with some of the most famous women of the Jazz Age, prompting the witty writer Alice B. Toklas to remark about Mercedes de Acosta: Women of the 20th century. ” Among the playwright and poet’s conquests and affairs are Hollywood royalty Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich, dancers […]