Kavanagh’s poem looks to Advent for a sort of poetic and spiritual rebirth, a chance to reacquaint ourselves with the “newness that was in every stale thing.”
Poetry
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: A poet’s life in letters
Beyond all its virtuosity and shine, James Merrill’s writing style always had a canny, wry and often mensch-like grasp of human nature.
Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Book Club
Love him or hate him, Jonathan Franzen sparks conversation
Jonathan Franzen remains among the select few novelists who can vie for a Pulitzer Prize and the top spot on best-seller lists every time out of the gate. His new novel might win him both.
Posted inArts & Culture, Of Many Things
A literary garden: Welcome to Fall Books 2021
Twice a year we publish an extra issue of America dedicated to books and all things literary; one in planting season and one at harvest time.
Posted inArts & Culture, Poetry
Under Sail
To hear what sirens was Jesus Christ
nailed to a tree, unable to move?
Posted inArts & Culture, Features
Is this Christian poet Russia’s next Nobel laureate?
A profoundly Russian author, Olga Sedakova offers insights into Christian living for a worldwide audience.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Why Does Everyone Love Dante?
What is it about Dante that has made him not just immortal, but urgent and modern?
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: Dana Gioia’s love letter to teachers and mentors
Dana Gioia’s new book is a love letter attesting to the illuminating and poetic moments of his education.
Posted inArts & Culture, Music
Túpac Shakur at 50: Remembering an underdog prophet
Túpac Shakur is widely recognized as a musical pioneer. On what would be his 50th birthday, it is time to recognize him as a prophet as well.