Letters to a Young Poet is a collection of letters by Rainer Maria Rilke to Franz Kappus, offering guidance on writing and life. Rilke encourages Kappus to keep writing and offers advice on essential books, feminism, sexuality, and atheism. The letters also explore the theme of loneliness as a source of creativity. Despite containing only […]
A poet laureate is a government-recognized official poet of a country, state, or city. The tradition began in England and has spread to other countries, including the United States. Poet laureates advise on promoting poetry and often hold special readings and events. A poet laureate is a poet recognized by a government as the official […]
