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Poetry Circle - Web Sites for Poetry Lovers

The World Wide Web is a treasure trove of information for, about and by poetry lovers. The Poetry Circle recommends the following web sites for poetry lovers.

American Poetry Review

Online version of the American Poetry Review. This publication, dedicated to breathing life into contemporary poetry, is a great source for new and provocative poetry. Back issues available.

Bartleby.com

Extensive, free, searchable literary database drawing on authoritative resources such as Roget's, Bartlett's, Brewer's and Oxford. Verse page quite suitable for those interested in classic American and English verse.

Favorite Poem Project

Robert Pinsky, 39th poet laureate of the United States, launched this site as part of his national Favorite Poem Project. Encourages teachers, librarians and all citizens to host poetry events to submit favorite poems for publication.

Poetry & Literature Center of the Library of Congress

Supports activities and interests of the national poet laureate considered by the center to be the "nation's official lightening rod for the poetic impulse of Americans." Provides everything you need to know about the role and history of the laureate as well as biographical information and works of the reigning poet.

Norton Poets Online

Created and maintained by Norton Publishers. Includes multi-media links to their poets' anthologies as well as printable poetry posters! Poet appearances listed.

Poetry Daily

Online anthology of contemporary poetry. Introduces new poems each day!

Poets.org

The official site of the Academy of American Poets, dedicated to "support American poets at all stages of their careers and to foster the appreciation of contemporary poetry." Helpful features include Find a Poem and Find a Poet. Major American poetry award guidelines and winners provided. Literary links to a wide array of related resources.

Poetry Circle - Web Sites for Poetry Lovers

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