Pinsky’s books about poetry include Poetry and the World, nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award The Sounds of Poetry and Democracy, Culture and the Voice of Poetry. He is the author of numerous acclaimed collections, including Jersey Rain. The original anthologies, Americans’ Favorite Poems and Poems to Read, became best-sellers, and the Library of Congress appointed Pinsky to an unprecedented third term based on this national enthusiasm.Įlegant, tough, and vividly imaginative, Pinsky’s own poems have earned praise for their formal dexterity, unique music, and ambitious range. As Poet Laureate, Pinsky founded the Favorite Poem Project, in which thousands of Americans shared their favorite poems. Throughout his career, Robert Pinsky has been dedicated to identifying and invigorating poetry’s place in the world. Townsend Fellowships for Library and Museum Professionals.
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