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St. John of the Cross Writes Dark Night Poetry in Prison
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The reformer composes his greatest poems while jailed by his own order.
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Emily Wilson Plans Full Odyssey Retranslation
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— Sep 4, 2026
Emily Wilson, the first woman to translate The Odyssey into English, plans a complete retranslation rather than a revision, expanding notes and revising rhythm and word choice in light of more sophisticated methods. The renewed interest sparked by Christopher Nolan’s film has boosted sales and public debate, with critics and readers reexamining her approach and the poem’s modern relevance across multiple regions.
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Biden Roasted After Struggling While Reading a Poem
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— Mar 22, 2023
President Joe Biden is facing mockery after he struggled through reading a poem. During a National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals ceremony, Biden chose to read a poem written for former President Barack…
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‘Cringeworthy’: Pelosi Criticized After Reading St. Patrick’s Day Poem by Bono About Ukraine
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— Mar 18, 2022
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) read a poem by U2’s Bono — and it didn’t go unnoticed. At a St. Patrick’s Day lunch on Thursday, the House speaker began to read, “Oh Saint Patrick he drove out the snakes. With his…
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Retail Giant Raises Motor Oil Price, Caps Customer Purchases As Iran War Drags On
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Dolly Parton, global icon, dies at 80
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— Aug 25, 2026
Dolly Parton’s long marriage to Carl Dean, a private but deeply enduring bond, spanned nearly six decades and continued to shape her life even after his death in March 2025 at age 82. The couple’s simple, private rituals—flowers, poems, riverbank picnics, and shared meals—were repeatedly highlighted as the foundation of their enduring relationship.
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Eric Swalwell’s Violent Sex Poems And Pleas To Pardon Cop Killer Resurface
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— Feb 16, 2026
Graphic erotic poetry written by Democratic California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell resurfaced this week, along with his past advocacy for pardoning two criminals convicted of killing law enforcement…
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Poet Amanda Gorman, 22, Captures ‘Bruised, but Whole’ US at Biden, Harris Inauguration
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— Jan 20, 2021
Amanda Gorman, the youngest poet in U.S. history to mark the transition of presidential power, offered a hopeful vision for a deeply divided country on Wednesday with her poem “The Hill We Climb”. Gorman, 22, a Los…
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‘The View’ Co-Host Reads Valentine’s Day-Themed Poem for Trump
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— Feb 15, 2024
A co-host of ABC’s “The View” is mocking former President Donald Trump over the absence of former First Lady Melania Trump . During a segment of the show on Thursday, co-host Ana Navarro read a Valentine’s Day…
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