I Am Not Trying to Hide My Hungers from the World: American Poets Continuum 185

The American Poets Continuum is a series of poetry readings and discussions that has been held at the Kelly Writers House since 1995. The series features emerging and established poets from all over the country, and it has helped to launch the careers of many notable poets, including Tracy K. Smith, Kevin Young, and Natasha Trethewey.

The 185th installment of the American Poets Continuum will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 7:00 pm. The event will feature readings by poets Jericho Brown, Terrance Hayes, and Claudia Rankine.

I Am Not Trying to Hide My Hungers from the World (American Poets Continuum Series Book 185)

by Kendra DeColo

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2600 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	95 pages
Paperback	:	80 pages
Item Weight	:	7 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.3 x 0.4 x 8.3 inches

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Jericho Brown is the author of four books of poetry, including "The Tradition" (2019),which won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. He is a professor of English at Emory University.

Terrance Hayes is the author of five books of poetry, including "Lighthead" (2010),which won the National Book Award for Poetry. He is a professor of English at New York University.

Claudia Rankine is the author of five books of poetry, including "Citizen: An American Lyric" (2014),which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. She is a professor of English at Yale University.

The American Poets Continuum is a free event, and it is open to the public. No reservations are necessary.

About the Poets

Jericho Brown

Jericho Brown is a poet, essayist, and professor. He is the author of four books of poetry, including "The Tradition" (2019),which won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. He is a professor of English at Emory University.

Brown's work is often characterized by its exploration of race, sexuality, and class. He has been praised for his powerful and evocative language, as well as his ability to write about difficult subjects with both honesty and compassion.

In his poem "The Tradition," Brown writes:

I am not trying to hide my hungers from the world.

I am trying to feed them.

I am not trying to hide my fears from the world.

I am trying to face them.

Brown's work is a powerful and moving exploration of the human condition. He is a poet who is not afraid to confront difficult truths, and his work is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in.

Terrance Hayes

Terrance Hayes is a poet, essayist, and professor. He is the author of five books of poetry, including "Lighthead" (2010),which won the National Book Award for Poetry. He is a professor of English at New York University.

Hayes' work is often characterized by its experimental and innovative use of language. He is a poet who is not afraid to take risks, and his work is often challenging and thought-provoking.

In his poem "Wind in a Box," Hayes writes:

I have a wind in a box.

It is a small wind,

but it is a wind.

I can feel it

on my skin.

Hayes' work is a unique and powerful exploration of language and meaning. He is a poet who is always pushing the boundaries of what poetry can do, and his work is essential reading for anyone who is interested in contemporary poetry.

Claudia Rankine

Claudia Rankine is a poet, essayist, and playwright. She is the author of five books of poetry, including "Citizen: An American Lyric" (2014),which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. She is a professor of English at Yale University.

Rankine's work is often characterized by its exploration of race, gender, and class. She is a poet who is not afraid to speak truth to power, and her work is often both provocative and moving.

In her poem "The End of the Alphabet," Rankine writes:

The end of the alphabet

is not the end

of anything

just the end

of the alphabet.

Rankine's work is a powerful and incisive exploration of the American experience. She is a poet who is always challenging us to see the world in new ways, and her work is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in.

The American Poets Continuum is a unique and important event that brings together some of the most talented poets in the country. The 185th installment of the series will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 7:00 pm, and will feature readings by Jericho Brown, Terrance Hayes, and Claudia Rankine. This is a free event, and it is open to the public. No reservations are necessary.

I Am Not Trying to Hide My Hungers from the World (American Poets Continuum Series Book 185)

by Kendra DeColo

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2600 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	95 pages
Paperback	:	80 pages
Item Weight	:	7 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.3 x 0.4 x 8.3 inches

FREE