Criticism and Theory
A Total Absence of Critical Acumen
An article by South African poet-critic Peter Horn lamenting the South African reviewing scene--particularly the Southern African Review of Books.
A Volcano in the Night of Oppression: Reflections on the Poetry of Mongane Wally Serote
An essay by Peter Horn on the poetry of South African poet Mongane Wally Serote.
Against National Poetry Month As Such
Poet and critic Charles Bernstein explains why National Poetry Month is bad for poetry.
Aristotle's Poetics
Heavily annotated translation at the Perseus Project's website.
berniE-Zine: Rants, Raves & Reviews
Book reviews and more at the home page of Bernadette "bernie" Geyer.
Can Poetry Matter? by Dana Gioia
A 1991 essay examining why poetry has vanished as a cultural force in America.
Canadian Women Poets: Two Reviews by E. Russell Smith
Reviews of Stephanie Bolster's White Stone: The Alice Poems and Louise Bernice Halfe's Blue Marrow.
Critical Inquiry
An academic journal relating to critical analysis of the literary arts.
Criticizing the Poetry Slam by John Brady
An article that examines the "free-for-all" atmosphere of performance poetry.
Danny Yee's Book Reviews: Poetry
A collection of poetry reviews. Authors reviewed include Ursula K. Le Guin and Robert Graves.
Electric Acorn: The Journal of the Dublin Writers' Workshop
Online literary quarterly based in Dublin. Includes poetry, criticism and reviews.
Expansive Poetry & Music Online
A monthly Web journal of reviews, news, and excerpts from contemporary work in the Expansive Poetry movement. Also includes occasional reviews of music.
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