Here at Algonquin, it’s no secret that most, if not all, of our staff members lead double lives outside of the office. Our team includes writers, marathon runners, bakers, painters, and bass players. To showcase some of our hidden talents, and to support online literary magazines, Algonquin is proud to present two of Publicity AssistantContinue reading
For this, the final Wednesday of National Poetry Month, I’ve decided to go with one of my favorite poems from a contemporary poet. Billy Collins is clever and relevant and perfect to read aloud–partly because the meter lends itself to oration and partly because he’s wicked funny and may be your only chance to makeContinue reading
I’m always happy when National Poetry Month comes along. It’s easy to forget about poetry in our busy lives, in our busy world. We don’t seem to forget to read novels or newspapers or works of popular culture or history. We don’t forget to read about nature or to study recipes. But I do forgetContinue reading
I’m really excited that it’s National Poetry Month, I just want to make sure that everyone understands why: 1. Reworked Words. Not sure you have the words to write your own poetry? No big deal. Just black-out the pages of a book (any book) to make your own recycled poetry. For a look at theContinue reading
The Emperor of Ice Cream by Wallace Stevens Call the roller of big cigars, The muscular one, and bid him whip In kitchen cups concupiscent curds. Let the wenches dawdle in such dress As they are used to wear, and let the boys Bring flowers in last month’s newspapers. Let be be finale of seem.Continue reading