Chronicles the life of author Edna St. Vincent Millay, providing information on her childhood, her romantic relationships, her writing career, and other related topics.
Presents two poetry volumes by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, including the 1976 "Who Are We Now?" and "Landscapes of Living and Dying," first published in 1979.
Paula McLain chronicles the experiences she had while growing up in the foster care system and discusses how the constant changes in her home environment impacted every aspect of her life.
A collection of twelve interviews in which the poet Li-Young Lee discusses his family's struggle with political oppression in China and Indonesia, his spirituality and writing practices, and his advice for young poets.
A brief look at the life and times of Phillis Wheatley, who is bought as a slave by a wealthy Boston family, is taught to read and write, and becomes colonial America's first African-American poet.
Poet Mary Karr recounts her tumultuous adolescence in Texas, including her sexual awakening, her problems with authority, and her adventures with an eccentric group of friends.
A fictionalized account of the life of Emily Dickinson that reflects on her relationship with her younger sister Lavinia, recounting the sisters' parallel lives, passions, and aspirations.
