We are living in an age of total recall and digital amnesia. Our lives are meticulously documented, our every gesture captured, tagged, and stored in a server cloud. Yet this relentless accumulation of data has done little to satisfy our hunger for memory. In fact, it may have exacerbated the crisis. The digital archive is…
The Body Politic and the Body Poetic It is a peculiar anxiety of our time, this feeling of living inside a contradiction we cannot name. We carry in our pockets devices of limitless connection while feeling profoundly isolated. We espouse ideals of global citizenship while retreating behind newly fortified walls, both national and psychological. The…
Introduction to the Poet and Her Work Sophie Cabot Black is a distinguished American poet known for her innovative approach to language and form. Born and raised in New York, Black’s early exposure to literature and the arts shaped her writing style, resulting in a unique blend of personal narrative and broader existential themes. Her…
Introduction to Richard Siken and His Work Richard Siken is a distinguished poet whose work is celebrated for its vivid imagery and emotional intensity. Born in 1971 in New York, Siken grew up in a world influenced by various literary traditions that would shape his unique voice. He began writing poetry while studying at the…