Articles by subject: poetry

Poem: The Playboy Calendar and the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (by Martín Espada, November/December 2009 ): How poet Martín Espada became a humanist
Darwin's journey (by Ruth Padel, January/February 2009 ): For poet Ruth Padel the 200th anniversary of the birth of the great scientist, in 2009, was more than a historical milestone, it was a family celebration
Thinkers: William Blake (by Shirley Dent, November/December 2007 ): William Blake was a confused failure but a great humanist, says Shirley Dent
Mother of Pearl (by Ruth Padel, January/February 2005 ): An exclusive poem by Ruth Padel
Private Urgencies (by Sarah Lawson, November/December 2004 ): Sarah Lawson is wowed by a progressive poet
All men won't be brothers (by Keith Morton, July/August 2004 ): A poem by Keith Morton
Graceful cynicism (by Peter Kerr-Jarrett, January/February 2004 ): Peter Kerr-Jarrett on the poetry of Catullus
Leggo Relijan: Laurie Taylor interviews Linton Kwesi Johnson (by Laurie Taylor, Spring 2003 ): Linton Kwesi Johnson is one of only two living poets to be published in the Penguin Modern Classics series. Laurie Taylor talks to him about reggae and resistance.
Stay in Heaven (by Michael Rosen, Winter 2002 ): Michael Rosen on the poetry of Jacques Prevert
Disturbing the Silence (by Shirley Dent, Autumn 2002 ): Adrienne Rich's poems reviewed by Shirley Dent
Testament (by Susana Tampieri, Autumn 2002 ): A poem by Susana Tampieri