Poetry

W. Ralph Johnson, pre-eminent UChicago critic of Latin poetry, 1933‒2024 W. Ralph Johnson

W. Ralph Johnson, pre-eminent UChicago critic of Latin poetry, 1933‒2024

Students discover ‘Poetry is Everything’ Three students engaged in discussion while sitting at a table. Exhibit artwork is visible behind them.

Students discover ‘Poetry is Everything’

The haunting power of Edgar Allan Poe Left image is a illustration of a raven. The right image is a black and white portrait of Edgar Allan Poe.

The haunting power of Edgar Allan Poe

A world of poetry Prof. Chicu Reddy

A world of poetry

Experimental UChicago course compares Maya, European stories of creation From behind two students Edgar Garcia is speaking and gesturing while standing in front of an open book.

Experimental UChicago course compares Maya, European stories of creation

Poet Claudia Rankine to explore meaning of survival in UChicago lecture series Claudia Rankine

Poet Claudia Rankine to explore meaning of survival in UChicago lecture series

Poetry in a museum: Alum finds inspiration among wildlife dioramas Eric Elshtain, PhD'10

Poetry in a museum: Alum finds inspiration among wildlife dioramas

Rosanna Warren on why poetry matters: ‘If it discovers nothing, it’s worthless.’ Rosanna Warren

Rosanna Warren on why poetry matters: ‘If it discovers nothing, it’s worthless.’

New book explores ‘concept of the ordinary’—100 words at a time Lauren Berlant

New book explores ‘concept of the ordinary’—100 words at a time

PhD student’s debut poetry collection earns rave reviews Thumbnail

PhD student’s debut poetry collection earns rave reviews