Course Description:
WHO ARE THE POETS LAUREATE?
Whether you love poetry, are afraid of it, or are somewhere in between, you will enjoy this class about the Library of Congress system of acknowledging and rewarding some of the finest poets in our country. Norma Libman will introduce you to the program
and to some of the best, and most accessible, American poets, from the early twentieth century to the current recipient, Santa Fe resident Arthur Sze. She’ll also provide some handy tips on how to read a poem, and how not to. And you’ll get to read lots of really good poems.
Facilitator Biography:
Norma Libman is an educator and journalist who has had more than 500 articles published in newspapers and other publications nationwide. She is the author of three award-winning books. She regularly teaches writing, and lectures on literature and history subjects.